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How can one influence US automakers and the government with a viable response to the fuel crisis?

Having the opportunity as an American to travel abroad often, there are some REAL responses that are practical in dealing with the current fuel shortage in North America. For example, there are several European vehicles - full size - family sedans that get over 50 miles per gallon. These are typically diesel motors with new injection technology. One is even a FORD. It appears the pollution emission level is also lower than most American vehicles produced in the US.

So the question is how can we get these vehicles in the US (be approved)? How can the technology be placed in the hands of creative Americans who want to respond affirmatively? How can America wake up to the reality of some awesome available technology that is just an ocean away?

1. Take it to the polls. Exercise your right to vote.
2. Boycott companies that do not support alternative energy or high mileage research and support those who do.
3. Can you back up the statements you made? If so, share your knowledge with others.
The fuel crisis is all about money and greed. We Americans have not done enough to prevent it in the last century and it’s not going away quickly.

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7 Responses to “How can one influence US automakers and the government with a viable response to the fuel crisis?”

  1. All it takes is rising gas prices. The HIGHER the gas prices can get, the more likely people will look for alternative fuel sources.

    Europeans have accepted diesels into their lives, but the US government and regulations on smog have kept Diesels out of American’s lives. Believe me if gasoline hits $10/gallon, we’ll be looking at alternative fuels.
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  2. I work drilling for off shore the more it cost , the more I make !!!!!!!
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  3. 1. Take it to the polls. Exercise your right to vote.
    2. Boycott companies that do not support alternative energy or high mileage research and support those who do.
    3. Can you back up the statements you made? If so, share your knowledge with others.
    The fuel crisis is all about money and greed. We Americans have not done enough to prevent it in the last century and it’s not going away quickly.
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  4. Does it matter that are president is a OIL man and hes getting richer by the minute, plus he needs Illegals across border to work his big land in Texas.
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  5. Stand outside the mangers office and shout till your arrested and taken away by police.
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  6. diesel in European Country’s is refind to a higher Standard and costing more too much for the trucking industry E85 is our only short term solution but first you need demand
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  7. IN THE 70′S THERE WAS A REPORT (IN ‘POPULAR MECHANICS’) OF SEVERAL FULL-SIZE VEHICLES WHICH UTILIZED VERY SMALL ENGINES COUPLED TO UNIQUE TRANSMISSIONS WHICH PROPELLED THEIR VEHICLES AT NORMAL DRIVING SPEEDS, AND GETTING DOUBLE THE MILEAGE AND MORE.

    IT WAS DEEMED INADEQUATE, DUE TO THE AMERICAN DRIVER’S HEAVY RIGHT FOOT, AND NEEDING TO BE FIRST AWAY FROM THE TRAFFIC LIGHT.

    WHEN IT WILL COST $100 FOR A TANKFUL OF FUEL, THE AMERICAN DRIVER WILL RELUCTANTLY ABANDON THAT NEED FOR JACK-RABBIT STARTS.
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