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  different points

  "It's a numbers game, and sorry some of you feel slighted for trading a 30 MPG vehicle for a 47.  But sorry to say, you're not doing much for reducing global warming.  Law of diminishing returns, folks."

  I think we're arguing different points. When someone trades in for a new car, they may already be making a decision that's unwise for the planet. But I had read Eric's posting as saying that when you trade up to a better SUV you're doing good. My argument is that if people buy new cars, as we know they will, the damage done will be less when they buy a Prius or other "high" mileage vehicle, than when they buy a vehicle getting 23 mpg. I think it's hard to argue that buying a new car is good for the planet, when the one you own now still runs. It's better to not drive, or drive as little as possible. But when push comes to shove, and Mr. Smith decides his 16 mpg truck is no longer good enough, I hope he opts for the 47 mpg Prius, and not the 23 mpg anything.On When is a Tundra a better buy than a Prius? posted 1 year, 10 months ago 47 Responses

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  when is a Tundra better than a Prius? Never.

  Sure, going from absolutely hideous gas mileage to just plain awful gas mileage will mean a bigger percentage change (in crap spewed into the air) than going from not-so-bad mileage to pretty-good-for-now mileage will. But, please, as another poster says, 23mpg is not good. Far more nasty stuff is generated by the 23mpg truck, than by the Prius. Pushing the 16mpg person to move to something getting 47 is where the real action is.

  Getting the already concerned driver to be more concerned is not nearly as important as getting the driver who doesn't really care to truly care. And buying a truck getting a measly 23 mpg is not caring. That's like the 'green' living in a 3500 sq foot house talking about their 400 sq ft yoga room with the fireplace made from locally harvested river rock. Whatever. Don't build the yoga room, and don't buy the monster truck. Unless you work on a ranch, or spend a lot of time hauling construction material, there is no excuse for owning a behemoth. Finally, while the percentage change in moving from 16 to 23 might be greater than the change seen when moving from 32 to 47, how about the percentage change, and the fuel saved, by moving from 16 to 47? That change might do something beside just slow climate change down a bit.On When is a Tundra a better buy than a Prius? posted 1 year, 10 months ago 47 Responses