Comments on: A Comprehensive Unbiased Approach to National Transportation/Energy Policy

By: Polly

Polly — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:54:28 +0000

I like what you’ve written. I also like the comments about downsizing. It boggles my mind that just when we were beginning to realize that there were several problems with burning petroleum, the US car companies came out with SUVs. Now they’re everywhere, and still being produced. It only requires a change of attitude in the general public, coupled with courageous leadership in the government, to turn it around. As was said, many solutions are needed to solve many problems. Keep writing!

By: Buck

Buck — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:30:11 +0000

What about downsizing, does everybody that drives an SUV need one ? 4 cylinders cars with manual transmission is a good immidiate way to lower your dependance to fossil fuels, public transportation etc…There’s not one answer but a bunch of solutions that will fit everybody.

By: Jim Mustin

Jim Mustin — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:35:03 +0000

I’ve been driving a 1997 Honda Del Sol which I bought new. I get 35 miles per gallon. I am looking at a TDI Sportwagen to go along with my two seater. In Florida all you see is big SUVs and pickups.

By: GFB

GFB — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:12:49 +0000

I found out the fueling Compressed Natural Gas and then boosted by hydrogen is the cleanest, cheapest way to power a car in the US.

By: glen gray

glen gray — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:50:48 +0000

I agree 100% to eliminate foreign fuel usage in the USA, or at least highly reduce it.
The Natural Gas conversion is a win win. As well as “clean diesel. These are the simplest for fastest implementation to some of the best fuel applications.
So far the Hybrid engines are not showing any significant relief on gasoline usage. Especially for the cost of the vehicles. We must see products that actually show real benefit.
The current government as all past governments have let us Americans down. Way Down.