Does anyone think that the automotive manufacturers are going to offer any viable alternatives to the dinosaur-powered models on the market now?….. I don’t see anything that would make any major impact coming out in the near future….. I’m still seeing ads for big V-8’s and large SUV’s from all the manufacturers….. Granted, I’m a ex-muscle car owner and love the feel of lots of power, but I think with the price and availability of petroleum products, I’m willing to give it up for a cheaper, cleaner, and readily available alternative….. I just don’t think big business and our government is ready to end our dependence on fossil fuels….. There’s still billions out there to be made off of the general public….. I understand that cost is going to be a problem because today’s cars are a major investment for most people and getting rid of a car that is running perfectly just to get one the operates cheaper would be out of most people’s financial ability, but the manufacturers would clean-up after the initial cost of development and production costs….. I just don’t think they are ready to make that step yet…..<\/p>\n
So-o-o, what are we going to do and when?….. Just wait until there’s no more fuel?….. Go to war (more than we already are) for the last fuel reserves?….. you tell me – if you can…… <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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