Valuetainment "Oil Could Be 5 Cents A Barrel!" - Trump’s Tiny Car Pitch TRIGGERS Energy Reform FIRESTORM
Dec 11, 2025
Dan Pena, a no-nonsense business coach known for his sharp insights on wealth, dives into a compelling discussion sparked by Trump’s tiny car proposal. He critiques the safety of microcars, highlighting high fatality risks in a UK study. The conversation also unveils how regulations and emissions standards might limit affordable car production. Furthermore, Pena shares bold claims about the vastness of global oil reserves, suggesting that oil prices could plummet with full disclosure. This lively debate examines the future of cars and energy amidst safety and affordability concerns.
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Regulations Favored Bigger Cars
- U.S. emissions rules have incentivized automakers to build bigger vehicles.
- Bigger cars receive laxer approval paths which pushed the market toward SUVs and trucks.
Footprint Standards Skew Efficiency Targets
- CAFE-style footprint standards link required MPG to vehicle size in complex ways.
- The result unintentionally makes larger vehicles easier to certify under emission rules.
Topolino As Tiny-Car Example
- Patrick referenced the Fiat Topolino as inspiration for tiny-car concepts.
- The Topolino is 8.5 feet long, 28 mph top speed, and about a 50-mile range but extremely cheap.