1.The long-term outlook is that fuel will be MUCH higher than current prices. China population is growing like fertlized weeds and numbers of cars is growing almost exponentially. China's future demand for fuel will soon drive markets way up. 2. USA gave up our railroad systems years and years ago. A train can haul "one ton for 423 miles on one gallon of diesel". 90 percent of trucks on the open road should not be there, but should be picking up containers at the railheads, then short hauling. Most countries in Europe subsidized their railroads and waterway hauling since WWII. 3. Our huge deficit will not now permit us to solve many of our problems. In the last 7 years we have spent the next 10 years of tax revenue, on CREDIT. 4. Average USA family now owes over 8,000 in credit card, at HIGH interest rates. They blow more money on needless interest than the current increases in fuel prices. They HAVE to pay the interest every month, which is why the fuel price increases gets their attention. 5. Clean burning coal and nuclear, with most cars running on battery driven electric engines has to be the only long-term answer. Battery technology needs more development to get prices down and driving distances up. You would drive to work, plug in, drive home, plug in. Range could be extended to 100-150 miles at 55 MPH, seating 4 passangers. Tom
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