In the sense that it gets people thinking about fuel economy, it's good, but it's wrong to condemn every SUV on the road. As a Detroiter, I'm very sensitive to the ups and downs of the auto industry. The car makers are trying to balance both sides. On the one hand, people really want these things. They want to feel safer and up high to see the road, and 4-wheel-drive for the winter. But the industry knows they've got to improve fuel economy-- witness some of the concept cars at this year's North American Auto Show. I think we'll be seeing more of those engines in the road real soon.
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