Test Your Knowledge of Global Warming
8. Is the following statement true or false?
The U.S. could eliminate 100 percent of its Persian Gulf oil imports simply by raising fuel economy standards, using technology that is available today.
True
You're right. The U.S. could eliminate 100 percent of its Persian Gulf oil imports simply by raising our fuel economy standard to 40 miles per gallon average for all passenger vehicles and pick-up trucks which requires no new technology.
False
Believe it or not, the answer is true. The U.S. could eliminate 100 percent of its Persian Gulf oil imports simply by raising our fuel economy standard to 40 miles per gallon average for all passenger vehicles and pick-up trucks which requires no new technology.
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