But if our goal is to get Americans to drive less and use more fuel-efficient vehicles
At what point can we no longer "drive less?" It's been years since I've just gotten into the car to take a drive. I now only drive to and from work, my shopping trips are on my way home from work, since there's a grocery store and a Walmart right on the way. The only other trips I've taken in the last 6 months have been Dr appointments. I'm not really sure how to go about "driving less."
And then there's that little fact that as energy costs increase, the cost of EVERYTHING increases, leaving us all poorer.
And as the cost of gasoline goes up, one has less money to save or disposable income to buy one of those nifty gas saving cars we keep hearing about.
I heard that when Obama was confronted with a question about high gasoline prices, his response was "drive less." Gee, must be nice to have limousines and airplanes at one's disposal, 24x7 and more than one so Angry Wookie could take the kids to CO for skiing, while Barkey went to FL, all on the taxpayers' dime. He's not out of touch, is he?
Mark
In the liberal mind, "driving less" translates to everybody living in high rise apartments in Utopia City, commuting to work via public transportation.
In fact, you won't need a car at all. Your bicycle will take you to the non-profit state food & drug store half-a-mile away. And there is a park within walking distance.
Why would you need a car?
Indeed, the only people who need cars in Utopia City are with the state apparat, party members who require chauffeurs to drive them down the empty boulevards to their dachas for the weekend.
If you must drive, perhaps you can get a position as a chauffeur.