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Schwarzenegger Happy to See Hummer Go to China

Calif. Gov. believes Chinese owners will be able to ratchet up mileage

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(Newser) – California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger helped popularize the Hummer by driving one, but he's not worried that its days of American ownership are over, reports the Los Angeles Times. The gas-guzzler has come to symbolize Detroit's failure to innovate, and the brand's new Chinese owners will be able to double the Hummer’s gas mileage or even bring it close to 100 miles per gallon, according to Schwarzenegger.

"We know we’ve got to get rid of the big polluting vehicles and cars that drive with very low mileage," said the governor, whose own Hummer has been converted to run on vegetable oil. “You know the Hummer gets maybe 14 miles per gallon, and that is not enough."

Arnold Schwarzenegger examines a Hummer while touring the 2007 Los Angeles Auto Show.
Arnold Schwarzenegger examines a Hummer while touring the 2007 Los Angeles Auto Show.   (AP Photo/Ric Francis)
Arnold Schwarzenegger stands by Raser Technologies Inc.'s 100 mpg Hummer H3 at the Society Automotive Engineers 2009 World Congress in Detroit earlier this year.
Arnold Schwarzenegger stands by Raser Technologies Inc.'s 100 mpg Hummer H3 at the Society Automotive Engineers 2009 World Congress in Detroit earlier this year.   (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Arnold Schwarzenegger shows the interior of a hybrid Hummer to Ariz. Gov. Janet Napolitano at a Green Tech Expo in 2008.
Arnold Schwarzenegger shows the interior of a hybrid Hummer to Ariz. Gov. Janet Napolitano at a Green Tech Expo in 2008.   (AP Photo/Nick Ut, File)
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Jun 4, 09 4:37 AM CDT
"The gas-guzzler has come to symbolize Detroit's failure to innovate, and the brand's new Chinese owners will be able to double the Hummer’s gas mileage or even bring it close to 100 miles per gallon, according to Schwazenegger." Hey, Arnold! China is the biggest polluter on the planet; they don't have clown cars that get 100 mpg. Hey, Arnold! How's about fixing California so I don't have to pay more in federal taxes to bail out your state's failed liberal/socialist policies and programs? Reply
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Jun 4, 09 7:09 PM CDT
You do the best impression of a right-wing douchebag. It's high comedy! I salute you for your comedic efforts.
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Jun 4, 09 8:42 AM CDT
Arnold has his stories mixed up. Kind of like infidel911. Reply
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