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To: Triffin who wrote (2939)	4/25/2006 12:57:01 PM
From: Rock_nj	Respond to of 16955

It is a tricky thing. I don't think Detroit would be making huge SUVs if there was no demand for them, because they would just sit on the lots collecting dust. Ironically, Detroit might actually be one of the biggest benefactors of a new energy regime like electric or hydrogen. Why? Because then they could sell all the huge SUVs they want without any concerns about gas guzzling, and more people might actually be able to afford them. If Detroit was smart, they'd be behind changing to a new energy regime 110%. You are right about the chicken and egg regarding bringing new technology to the market like plug-in hybrids. The demand for plug-in hybrids will be very limited if noone has proven they can work in the real world and auto companies aren't making them easily available to consumers. Plug-in hybrids might eventually be so inexpensive to operate that a car dealer could sit a buyer down and demonstrate just how much they could save over the long run with the plug-in hybrid option. But, that's not going to happen if that option is not even available. I think in the long run, we go to plug-in hybrids, then full electrics, as plug-in hybrids are a big step in that direction. The cost of gasoline will dictate how quickly this changeover occurs.

To: Triffin who wrote (2939)	4/25/2006 1:14:25 PM
From: deeno	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 16955

"In fact, I think Detroit should be fined for every vehicle they produce that gets less than 30mpg in local service " oh thats great. Lets fine them. Then they will pay big time. then in order to make a profit those fines will have to be taken into account. they will have to raise prices to the consumer. Oh boy we really showed them. Why dont we just fine the buyer and cut out the middle man. "we are from the government and we are here to help" end of rant.