A solution is under our noses and the Bamster and the Watermelons don't want Shale Gas either. But look at this, The Transit Connect that can run on Gaseous fuels which are a $1 cheaper or more / gallon if myy research is correct. They are selling them to Taxi Fleets, I wonder if a Ford Dealer would sell them to you or me for a grocery getter. enough room for 3 kids. Their are home filling station to boot if you have Natural Gas @ home but they are pricey.
Home filling stations are banned in many states and for good reason.
Natural gas was tried as a fuel back in the 1970s during the gas crises. After a number of people’s home filling stations exploded and took half the block with them, many states outlawed them or required onerous permitting. It wasn’t a solution then, it isn’t one now - especially since natural gas powered cars compete for fuel against power plants and home heating. You would only drive the price of fuel upwards and thereby increase your electric and home heating bills. One expert calculates that your total expenditure would actually be MORE than if gas hit $8/gallon.