http://www.autoblog.com/2007/12/31/nhtsa-releases-06-cafe-fines-daimler-chrysler-takes-cake/ Autoblog Comments for NHTSA releases '06 CAFE fines, Daimler(Chrysler) takes cake http://www.autoblog.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.autoblog.com en-us Copyright 2008 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/12/31/nhtsa-releases-06-cafe-fines-daimler-chrysler-takes-cake/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/12/31/nhtsa-releases-06-cafe-fines-daimler-chrysler-takes-cake/Dec 31st 2007 9:21AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/12/31/nhtsa-releases-06-cafe-fines-daimler-chrysler-takes-cake/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/12/31/nhtsa-releases-06-cafe-fines-daimler-chrysler-takes-cake/Dec 31st 2007 9:28AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/12/31/nhtsa-releases-06-cafe-fines-daimler-chrysler-takes-cake/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/12/31/nhtsa-releases-06-cafe-fines-daimler-chrysler-takes-cake/Dec 31st 2007 9:31AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/12/31/nhtsa-releases-06-cafe-fines-daimler-chrysler-takes-cake/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/12/31/nhtsa-releases-06-cafe-fines-daimler-chrysler-takes-cake/
But what about Detroit? Nobody likes Detroit, let's screw with them and make ourselves look good.

*mad*]]>Dec 31st 2007 11:38AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/12/31/nhtsa-releases-06-cafe-fines-daimler-chrysler-takes-cake/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/12/31/nhtsa-releases-06-cafe-fines-daimler-chrysler-takes-cake/Dec 31st 2007 2:43PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/12/31/nhtsa-releases-06-cafe-fines-daimler-chrysler-takes-cake/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/12/31/nhtsa-releases-06-cafe-fines-daimler-chrysler-takes-cake/
LOL is that a number or an IP address.]]>Dec 31st 2007 10:26AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/12/31/nhtsa-releases-06-cafe-fines-daimler-chrysler-takes-cake/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/12/31/nhtsa-releases-06-cafe-fines-daimler-chrysler-takes-cake/Dec 31st 2007 11:11AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/12/31/nhtsa-releases-06-cafe-fines-daimler-chrysler-takes-cake/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/12/31/nhtsa-releases-06-cafe-fines-daimler-chrysler-takes-cake/Dec 31st 2007 11:17AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/12/31/nhtsa-releases-06-cafe-fines-daimler-chrysler-takes-cake/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/12/31/nhtsa-releases-06-cafe-fines-daimler-chrysler-takes-cake/
IOW, BFD.

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The calculations are for Chevrolet, Honda and Toyota branded vehicles only and are averaged for all trim/transmission/engine combos since no one provides that sales data for each.

Based on the data I could pull Chevrolet is running at about 27.29 CAFE for their cars and 18.47 for their trucks based on EPA numbers and production for last month.

Toyota is running 31.80 for cars and 18.92 for trucks for last month. The interesting part is if we remove the Prius and Toyota is at 28.53 for cars.

Factor in that Toyota is not selling any Commercial vehicles nor do they have a Corvette class car dragging averages down and the picture gets very complex.

Even Honda with half the production of Chevrolet or Toyota has numbers of 27.57 for cars and 20.95 for Truck-like vehicles. The new Accord and Civic really hit the UberGreen Honda mpg averages.

Overall, no maker is ready for 35mpg anytime soon - Toyota is still closest - worse, all have truck fleets that are way off the mark of 25mpg. Chevrolet and Honda have zero cars that get 35mpg+ combined and Toyota only has one.

The next few years look to be pretty exciting, as the Volt comes out for Chevy, the Malibu makes inroads and the Hybrid SUV drive train is made for more than just the Tahoe. Honda will have the FCX and has sub Fit cars ready. Toyota will answer with more small cars and a plug in Prius but how will both address their truck production mpg? Time will tell...]]>Dec 31st 2007 11:50AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/12/31/nhtsa-releases-06-cafe-fines-daimler-chrysler-takes-cake/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/12/31/nhtsa-releases-06-cafe-fines-daimler-chrysler-takes-cake/
Nice work!

One question: When you ran Toyota's numbers did you include Lexus and Scion? CAFE is by manufacturing entity, not brand. Of course volume of each model is important because that's the way it works, and it allows for Corvettes, Vipers, IS F, etc. At least for now.

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Bill: Actually according to my numbers, the Corvette gets less than 20mpg combined - which is like a SUV or Truck - and accounts for 5% of Chevrolet's monthly car sales. Overall the Impala accounting for 44% of Chevy's monthly sales and only getting 23mpg combined is what drags down the average. With no small car volume (the Corolla and Civic get similar mpg to the Cobalt but each outsell it 2:1 and the Aveo only gets .5mpg more!) to offset the bigger sedans, Chevy has a uphill climb for sure.

Dave: No, I did not include the E85 calculations since I couldn't find the CAFE credit value for E85 engines. Would be interesting to see how that affects the numbers.

Thanks for the feedback!]]>Dec 31st 2007 6:28PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/12/31/nhtsa-releases-06-cafe-fines-daimler-chrysler-takes-cake/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/12/31/nhtsa-releases-06-cafe-fines-daimler-chrysler-takes-cake/http://blogs.dieselpowermag.com/6224641/diesel-news/musclecars-of-the-future-diesel-powered/index.html]]>Dec 31st 2007 1:18PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/12/31/nhtsa-releases-06-cafe-fines-daimler-chrysler-takes-cake/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/12/31/nhtsa-releases-06-cafe-fines-daimler-chrysler-takes-cake/Dec 31st 2007 1:38PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/12/31/nhtsa-releases-06-cafe-fines-daimler-chrysler-takes-cake/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/12/31/nhtsa-releases-06-cafe-fines-daimler-chrysler-takes-cake/Dec 31st 2007 3:45PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/12/31/nhtsa-releases-06-cafe-fines-daimler-chrysler-takes-cake/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/12/31/nhtsa-releases-06-cafe-fines-daimler-chrysler-takes-cake/Big deal if a H2 gets fined $550 after a $40.000 sale.]]>Dec 31st 2007 3:45PM