In the U.S. the choice falls on big cars, some huge and even larger engines also. Are vehicles that can be achieved at relatively affordable in that market.
According to the demands of the times now we have to reduce pollutant emissions by 40%, the target for 2020. At present, the price of oil has shot up, more expensive fuels to move in the car. Therefore it is required that production is geared to smaller cars and engines which are low consumption.
Emission control.
There in front then a change of mentality, American consumers will have to put aside their preference for big cars, the larger 4x4s, limousines and motor vehicles in style. To apply new rules on emissions, the most important control is applied to the size of vehicles.
Regulations.
The rules respond to the demands of environmentalists and manufacturers in the automotive industry, but have left as anyone.
The point is that the cars of the United States must reduce the emission of pollutants into the environment pollutants by 40% from now until 2020.
Reducing consumption.
Average current consumption (11.2 liters per 100 km) must be reached 6.72 liters per 100 km. So the most immediate way to do it make smaller cars with more economical engines. But increasing technical sophistication and complexity lead to an increase in the price of the vehicle. That is the scenario with challenges in the near future.
In this view, what is expected is an increased demand for hybrid vehicles, for the moment these only represent 2% of sales. In a portion near future may well reach 25%. There are also expectations of increased demand for turbo (more common in Europe) but rare in the U.S..
Changing the type of cars.
It is likely that the latter grow until they represent 30% of sales. It appears that the profile will change Americans’ choice to one similar to those defined for Europe and that is the opposite. The environmental issue seems to offer no alternatives, but is sure to look for opportunities to roll big cars that pollute and consume less, because size is closely linked to the vision and spirit of Americans.