A useless attempt, but what the heck...

[Kneale Brownson]

At 08:21 PM 05/28/2001 -0400, David Head wrote:

>Here is the gist of the email I sent to the VP and Decretary of Commerce
>tonight...
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>There are luxury and near luxury cars selling in europe that get 40-55
>mpg. They are clean, efficient and safe. Those same cars are available
>in the US - only without the engines that allow them these great
>numbers. I am talking about the Turbo Diesel engines manufactured by
>Audi - the 2.5 and the 3.3TDI in the A6 and A8. They don't smoke or emit
>horrible pollutants and make more usable power and torque than
>comparably sized engines. They meet Germany's tough TUV standards -
>arguably more strict than our own.
>To encourage Audi and other manufacturers to bring these engines to our
>shores, I would recommend a waiver of NHTSA crash rules for existing
>imports that are willing to offer optional engines in the US that will
>exceed 40 mpg. A short term tax credit for cars that exceed 45-50 mpg
>would help get the ball rolling.
>I would buy one of these cars in a heartbeat were it offered here. There
>are plenty of others like me...
>
>Dave Head
>EMCM(SW) Ret
>Oviedo, FL
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