The Michigan Wildlife Federation has commissioned a poll that claims the vast majority of Michiganders support a strict standard that would require automakers to achieve an average fuel economy standard of 60 mpg by 2025.
I find that hard to believe. Out on the road, I see far too many pickups, SUVs and retro muscle cars like the Camaro, Challenger and Mustang to think that this poll could possibly be accurate. Conducted by the Mellman Group, the statewide survey claims that more than three-quarters favor the proposal and fewer than one in five oppose it.
Support is widespread and bipartisan, according to this poll, and extends to autoworkers and households with connections to auto manufacturing.
The survey found that 91% of Democrats join 72 percent of independents and 65% of Republicans in supporting this proposal. Those who live in households dependent on

Keep in mind, the proposal would apply to all vehicles, including SUVs and trucks. (I suspect that a pickup that gets 60 mpg couldn’t possibly manage 60 mph.) This proposal would also require substantial additional restrictions in polluting emissions from all vehicles.
The poll is part of a campaign by the Wildlife Federation and other green partners to build support for the proposed standards.

The EPA will be making recommendations on new fuel standards in September.


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