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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 2013

Page

11

Pro and Con: Do fuel economy tests help consumers

Guest column by Michael E Kraft argues EPA must not alter tests as auto makers push for review. He cites 2010 2012 agreements setting up to 34 mpg by 2016 and 54.5 mpg by 2025, predicting huge cuts in emissions and oil use, and notes consumer savings offset higher upfront vehicle costs.

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Outmoded mileage tests shortchange consumers and automakers

Guest columnist William Noack argues the EPA fuel economy tests misstate real-world mileage. Tests omit driving styles temperatures and geography, allow automakers to submit single numbers for similar models, and ignore ethanol effects. He calls for scrapping or reforming the rule to provide accurate data for buyers. Noack, a retired GM executive, cites the lack of real- world correlation and the 4 percent ethanol effect.

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Miss America winner and Sikh student face bigotry

Leonard Pitts Jr argues that post 9/11 xenophobia and social media bigotry target Sikhs and the Miss America winner Nina Davuluri. He urges recognizing America’s promise of equality and inclusion as essential to the nation’s future.

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The Navy Yard shooting and the call for mental health reform

Charles Krauthammer argues the Navy Yard attack exposes lax commitment laws and mental health gaps. He cites Aaron Alexis, notes misread psychiatric care, and calls for quicker involuntary commitment to prevent future violence while balancing civil liberties.

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