Why can't the US be smart and legalize smart cars, that's the only reason we use the most fuel in the world. We have to drive gas guzzlers. WTF?
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Not sure what you mean by saying "legalize smart cars". Our biggest problem is we don't have smart drivers. Why do people living in major cities all of a sudden think they need an SUV with 4 wheel drive to go down the street and buy groceries? Automakers have convinced these simpletons that they need 4wd gas guzzlers simply to sell expensive vehicles, but why people buy into this bullshit is beyond me.
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Not too familiar with smart cars, but heres a thought. smart cars apparently are very small and would be perfect for running around town, small errands, and saving gasoline. Imagine someone, and you know they will, drive a smart car on the interstate. i am sure they do not have much horsepower and may not be able to reach the interstate speed limit of 75 mph, in some states. and, do the smart cars have any crash protection? they apparently were designed for in-town use and not for the freeway system. If my thoughts are incorrect, someone please correct me as my knowledge on smart cars, is very limited. john
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I don't know what you mean by legalize; US sales are slated start within the next 18 months. http://www.smartusa.com/faq.html
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Points for using WTF in the question
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SmartCars are everywhere in Europe, and they get great gas mileage. And, yes, they can easily handle the interstate - they can go 80+ mph with no problems. They are quite small; especially the two-seater. The four-seater is bigger (for obvious reasons), but still very small in itself. Do a search and look at how safe the car is in crash tests...that's where you will get your answer. I can tell you from seeing it myself that they don't stand up too well against a garbage or semi truck. Bad results. At any rate, once they are sold in the States, it will still be a choice of the buyer whether to get one or not. Last time I checked, we as Americans are free to drive whatever we want (as long as it is street legal). Besides, think about how many people bought the Geo Metros, Ford Festivas or Nissan Micros. Pretty small cars, but not too popular. Americans just seem to like big stuff, especially when they can afford it.
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I think smart cars are legal in the USA, but not very popular. Americans like big cars. A bicycle can do most of the things a smart car can at a fraction of the cost.
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They are legal and started arriving this year.
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Smart cars are "legal". The problems or challenges: 1) For each and every gallon of gasoline pumprf into cars and trucks and/or diesel fuel which pumped into diesel-powered trucks and other vehicles, there is a tax which is collected and paid to the U.S. government. 2) the American taxopayer isn't getting the tax incentives he or she received for buying the BIG "dinosaurs" of the past. Thanks for asking your Q! I did my best to answer it. I hope the information helps. VTY, Ron Berue Yes, that is my real last name! Sources: Some personal observations and opinions. "THE University of Hard Knocks" Also known as ("a/k/a") "life's valuable lessons".
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It's really weird. I drive a Volvo and here it's a relatively small car. Back home it's considered big and thirsty, but here it's relatively economical. I've seen ads touting the tremendous 24MPG some SUVs get... as if that's a tremendous achievement. OH.. why gas guzzlers? simple - while gas was about $1 a gallon (often less), the cost of fuel was of no consequence. The dearer gas gets, and the longer it stays that way, the more popular economical cars will become
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