By 2009, American car manufacturers were required to meet minimum fuel efficiency standards that increased the average miles per gallon to 27.5. By 2016, that standard will increase to 39 mpg. What effect will this have?

A. increased air pollution
B. decreased fuel efficiency
C. increased water pollution
D. decreased energy consumption

Question

By 2009, American car manufacturers were required to meet minimum fuel efficiency standards that increased the average miles per gallon to 27.5. By 2016, that standard will increase to 39 mpg. What effect will this have?

A.  increased air pollution
B.  decreased fuel efficiency
C.  increased water pollution
D.  decreased energy consumption

anonymous · Answer

medal will be given

knightofpentacles · Answer

what is your first thought of the problem?

knightofpentacles · Answer

minimal fuel increase miles per hour

knightofpentacles · Answer

C doesn't make sense

knightofpentacles · Answer

B suggesting the fuel is ineffective preserve

knightofpentacles · Answer

Either a or d

knightofpentacles · Answer

you know the more you move the more you pollute

knightofpentacles · Answer

on the other hand the new 2016 cars lower gas higher miles per hour conserves energy

knightofpentacles · Answer

i mean gallon**

knightofpentacles · Answer

D