Japan set to coast through CAFE increases

By Hybrid Cars on 04/01/2010 – 12:12 pm PST -- Transportation

New fuel economy rules to significantly benefit Asian automakers compared to Big 3 and German automakers. But will there be loopholes?

German and US automakers will have to pay significantly more per vehicle to meet new US auto emissions requirements compared to Asian automakers. For instance, VW will have to pay $1694.00 more per vehicle in 2016. GM will have to pay $1219.00 more.

On the other hand, Toyota and Honda will have to pay just $455 and $575 more respectively.

I guess that’s the benefit of being forward-thinking and not putting too many eggs in too few baskets?