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That is a very real risk. And I think what we saw before was that American automakers become less competitive when they allow their fleets to stagnate and don't invest in improving efficiency and reducing oil use.

He is still the leader of the Republican Party. Even the candidates who is not endorsed, those who he had snubbed, they`re still kissing up to him. They`re still mentioning his name in their speeches and their TV ads. They want his…

They may have a preference not to invest in new technology and to keep selling the technology they have, but this will leave them vulnerable to oil price changes in the future.

Without strong standards the consumers won't see the benefits of improved efficiency and will remain vulnerable the next time oil prices go up.