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Tue Apr-26-05 09:52 AM
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and all the major auto manufacturers in the world ALREADY sell fuel-efficient automobiles almost EVERYWHERE BUT HERE. For instance, in Europe, there's a tax imposed on automobiles based on engine displacement; this is an ANNUAL tax, paid as part of the annual vehicle registration fee, and the tax rate becomes rather high for vehicles displacing over 2.0 litres. Not to mention that the significantly higher cost of fuel (as much as $6-7 US per gallon) in most of the rest of the world also encourages the use of fuel-efficient automobiles and alternative modes of transport.
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