I often wonder if the idea of an electric drive car (similar to the system used in locomotives) that uses a small diesel engine to provide the electricity would actually work and be more efficient than current vehicles and hybrids.
They can at least manage distribution of supplies while we all slowly starve in a fair and equitable manner. Unfortunately, they cannot conjure up a surplus of oil.
Gov't could have overridden complaints from the green sector and allowed major construction of nuclear plants 30 years ago, and there wouldn't be an energy problem today. But, they didn't, they have failed the people. The question now is how quickly or slowly we will starve.
They could have a temporary waiver on new NOx/particulate emissions rules to get diesels into the marketplace faster.
It would reduce CO2 emissions, and save a lot of fuel.
Once the refiners are ready, then roll out the ULSD and the urea treatment/particulate filters.