Super duper fuels, eh?

[Huw Powell]

> I don't think complaining about the weight of a current vehicle in
> comparison to vehicles from 20 or 30 years ago is really a valid complaint.
> 
> Due to legislation and consumer demands, the safety systems of a car now are
> far better than what was available 30 years ago. All of that adds weight.

As do the many power systems standard on almost all cars (at least in 
the US).

> I don't like heavy cars all that much, but without efficient and convenient
> mass transit, I'd rather drive in a fairly dense car that doesn't have great
> fuel economy rather than a really light car that you'd die in a moderate
> crash.

I think I would choose nimble (and being a small target/requiring a 
small exit path) over up-armoring.

That said, seat belts, well-designed crumple zones, and paying attention 
don't weigh much.

-- 
Huw Powell

http://www.humanspeakers.com/audi

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