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To: robert b furman who wrote (35156)11/10/2008 8:43:31 AM
From: dvdw©  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 208347
 
Based on Current on the road platforms, US drove 67 billion fewer miles in 08 YTD versus 07....that is demand destruction by counterprogramming what is viewed as contrived.

Add your surmise and the shifts occurring across all the new input values for KWH production/ and gross efficiency changes, and the wide field view is that the energy complex is fully prepared for change.

Monthly comparison page for Vehicle Miles driven........

fhwa.dot.gov

historical backdrop since 1970

fhwa.dot.gov

Lighting Industry will substantially cut energy demand

Current bulb avg demand 75 watts

CFL Bulb avg 18 Watts to 30 watts.

New LED Lights avg projected 6 to 9 watts
LED lights further have an avg life span 5 to 7 times longer than all other varieties.



To: robert b furman who wrote (35156)11/10/2008 10:01:23 AM
From: Fiscally Conservative  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 208347
 
I see GM is down this morning. Last trade $3.17 down $1.19