It’s Electric
Posted on Apr 14, 2009 - 7:32pm by Everitt Mickey in Alternative Fuels
Sometime back the cost of fuel was double what it is now. At that time Hybrids were all the rage. Everyone was talking about them.
Now that the cost of fuel has fallen Hybrid’s are no longer in the news. The “green machines” (Prius’s, etc, etc) sale’s have fallen off dramatically.
I’m of differing opinions as to what to think about all this.
On the one hand we should be using the cheapest fuels available in order to make a profit.
On the other hand we really should minimize pollution if for no other reason that pollution is nasty and bad for the general health and well being of folks.
On the gripping hand it would be nice if things were done in a rational and reasoned manner rather than in a panic? Wouldn’t it be nice if someone were developing a hybrid now, while the price of fuel is low, in anticipation of later times when fuel will be higher?
It would seem that this would be the province of Big Government or Big Business. Well they are…or so they say. Of course we can beleive everything Big Government and Big Business say, just ask them.
But believe it or not other folks are also developing hybrids. Hybrid trucks even. Even better a RETROFIT system for current trucks.
Unfortunately this isn’t happening in the United States. It seems that an Australian Dude had a sudded attack of common sense and civic responsibility and decided to “do something”. Interestingly enough, and totally unlike our local “activists”, he decided to use his own money. Talk about DEDICATION.
I actually talked to him a bit (via skype). I wish him all the best.
Go HERE to see how he plans on doing things.
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necessity is the mother of invention. most of the technology is already there, and actually integrated into some of the US manufacturing infrastructure (see: Tesla Motors) but when times are good like this, I’d have to agree with you Everitt that most folks find some other, more “pressing” crisis to turn to (see: Teabag parties going on around the nation today when most people are getting tax cuts now, wtf – why wasn’t this done 6 years ago!). I’ll keep my mouth shut though, it usually gets me in trouble. Great interview with the Australian by the way – we need an army of this guy. Take care out there everyone.
I agree with both you and Paul. But guys, did you see that the Alternative Fuel & Vehicle show is this coming weekend April 19th – 22nd at the Swan and Dolphin Resort at Walt Disney World in Orlando? OMG! We need to be there.
That’s sweet! I checked out the website and noticed that they have concept work for many commercial and private vehicles, including the Ford F-150. Considering how many F-150s are on the road today, retrofitting existing and future trucks could reduce fuel usage and improve air quality a lot. Thanks for sharing the link.