The National Academy Of Sciences Says That This Level [40 MPG] Is Not Even Technically Achievable.

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The National Academy of Sciences says that this level [40 MPG]
is not even technically achievable.
-- Vice President Dan Quayle arguing against suggestions
to raise fuel efficiency standards for American automobiles.
But Richard A. Meserve, who served as the chairman of
the academy's study on fuel efficiency, said that Mr.
Quayle had misunderstood a report by the academy that had
discussed whether cars that efficient would be attractive
to American buyers. (New York Times, 8/29/92)

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