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Should Cars Be More Efficient?

Ayona Berry

SCI: 207 Dependence of Man on the Environment

Michele Scotti

November 28, 2011

Not many people can even think about how life would be without using a car to get around. One of the greatest inventions in the history of the world, the car or vehicle has changed the way people live their lives. Along with this great invention came many hazards towards our environment. Due to all the toxins a car produces, some people see them as a threat towards human health. While many people have a different outlook on this issue, they see how more efficient cars can help with new jobs and global warming. By driving more efficient cars the benefits can help both our environment and the customer some money.

Global warming has been a matter that has concerned scientist for many years. There are many things that can cause global warming but one of the primary causes is the cars and trucks on the road every day. By driving more efficient vehicles, oil imports can be cut, money can be saved, jobs can be created, and it will help with global warming (Easton, 2008). According to the CAFÉ standards, the technology is here to improve the fuel efficiency for new cars and trucks (Easton, 2008). Some will argue that the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFÉ) of 1975 did not reduce oil imports and gasoline consumption, did not help human lives, and did not help with global warming(Easton, 2008) Which side do you believe? The new Café law is to regulate the average fuel economy in vehicles produced by each major auto maker (Fairley, 2008). “The United States spends more than $200,000 per minute on foreign oil that is $13 million per hour” (White, 2004).America burns 8 million barrels of oil every day just to fuel our cars, SUVs, and trucks (White, 2004). Our environment is in danger because of our addiction to oil. In 1984 the first CAFÉ standard for cars asked manufacturers to achieve an average of 27.5 miles per gallon (Fairley, 2008). CAFÉ...