"The 100 watt bulb will stop being sold in 2012. Eventually household lighting will be based solely on fluorescent bulbs and light-emitting diodes (LEDs). " Fluorescent bulbs used in the home emit UV Rays which case skin cancer in humans.source the Mayo Clinic. Save energy and die of skin cancer -sounds real american to me.

George, Bartlett, Tennessee

"The 100 watt bulb will stop being sold in 2012. Eventually household lighting will be based solely on fluorescent bulbs and light-emitting diodes (LEDs)". Fluorescent light bulbs used in homes emit UV rays which cause Skin Cancer in humans-source the Mayo Clinic USA. So I guess we will get skin cancer and die-how American is that.

George, Bartlett, Tennessee USA

So, this approach with the MPG - does this apply to gas-guzzling SUVs and light Trucks as well???

Joh, Christchurch, New Zealand

The auto manufacturers may have caved on CAFE standards, but they managed to get language in the bill that prohibits states from reducing co2 emissions from their current levels, which would have resulted in even better fuel economy standards. Until now, California had been able to lead the nation towards better standards. In the long run, auto companies have made it easier for them to fight progress.

California Joe, Orange County, California, USA

So now he's "President Bush" when he does something which (you think) you agree with?

TJ Cassidy, Arlington, Virginia, USA

My 99 Corvette averaged 28.4 mpg for over 100,000 miles. The Corvette will be getting 35 to 40 mpg in just a few years. Long Live the Corvette!

I just love reporters who know nothing about their subject.

Paul Eggermann, Milltown, USA NJ

All this eco babble really does get on my wick. Its fine for Greenpiece to protest about things but for Governments to be buying into this rubbish really is a laugh. Im all for fuel effeciancy though, the more mpg you can get these days with the current oil prices are obviously a bonus and i welcome advances. But to palm it off on "Enviorenmental Grounds" is absurd.

As for last Corvette? Not a chance. The Vette wont be going anywhere until the Sun dies.

Martin, Ipswich, UK

Agree with Mr Cabano. Corvette engines are already testing fuel saving technologies designed to reach (and exceed) the new standards.

Pete Stolle, Pompano Beach, FL USA

Peter M. Stolle, Pompano Beach, USA/Florida

Are those figures using US gallons or Imperial gallons?

Keith, Luxembourg,

hi -- in case you havent noticed , the standard corvette already gets close to 30 mpg -- i dont think its going anywhere for a long time

r cabano, n babylon, usa ny