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To: i-node who wrote (398522)	7/13/2008 11:39:46 PM
From: bentway	Respond to of 1576160

All the mileages you cite as "good" are crap. 35 mpg should be the MINIMUM in traffic.

To: i-node who wrote (398522)	7/14/2008 12:19:18 AM
From: Joe NYC	Respond to of 1576160

David, There are good things happening on the consumption front. My cousin has a new Yukon with a 5L engine that cuts back to four cylinders while cruising. So GM is finally deploying the technology widely. They have had it sor some time, and I am glad they are using it more vehicles. Most of the cars on US roads are over-powered, and cutting back this way is a nice option to have. Joe

To: i-node who wrote (398522)	7/14/2008 1:00:19 AM
From: tejek	Read Replies (4) \| Respond to of 1576160

The idea that government is needed to "stimulate" development of this technology or that is silly. I have no objection to McCain's $300 Million offer, as it may entice some excellent minds to focus on the problem that otherwise wouldn't. Where the market failed us is letting us fall into the oil trap. That's part of the imperfection of 'markets and capitalism'. Here we are in the middle of an economic crisis because for 30 years we allowed 'the markets' to dictate what we should do instead of what good planning demanded we do. Countries like Brazil planned for this day and are in good shape. Countries like the US are fukked. The market is good for some things but not all things.