rlw999 wrote:
If this actually happens, you probably won't want a gas or diesel RV anyway since you won't be able to find a gas station -- gas stations are barely profitable now, and are on the decline in the USA.
But that article is incomplete, it omitted one key part of the announcement which means that this won't actually affect (most) RV's:
The move toward ending tailpipe emissions will affect GM’s passenger cars and light-duty trucks — SUVs such as the Yukon, as well as vans and minivans and some pickup trucks, such as the Silverado, a company spokeswoman said.
But its heavy-duty vehicles — box trucks, tractor trailers, utility trucks and some heavy pickup trucks — will continue to run on gasoline, the company said.
And they left some wiggle room:
GM’s statement also left some wiggle room in continuing internal-combustion engines, critics noted. The company did not rule out using carbon offsets or credits “if absolutely necessary” to reach its goal of eliminating tailpipe emissions. That means GM could invest in programs that remove carbon dioxide from the air, such as tree planting, and still sell some gasoline-powered vehicles.
Yah for sure. Heavy vehicle applications for diesel will be around for decades. But I think gas prices will be under pressure in 10 or 15 years. Oil companies are going to have to keep prices cheap if they want to keep customers. Even oil changes are going to have to get cheaper...or maybe go to 30,000 or 40,000 km oil change intervals.
