does our love affair with cars come to an end?

Skybird · 07-03-08, 08:29 AM

This is true not only for America, but to varying degrees for all nations with high ammounts of cars in use.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/7486705.stm

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It is not that oil is running out - this we also established is a fallacy.
But we do not need it to run out for us to change our ways. As Sheikh Yamani, the former Saudi Oil Minister, said in 1973 during the first oil shock: "The stone age didn't end because we ran out of stones."

TDK1044 · 07-03-08, 09:41 AM

Our love of cars will remain the same. It's the fuel source that will change.

http://www.popularmechanics.com/auto...s/4251491.html

rifleman13 · 07-03-08, 09:52 AM

We, as the buying public, should be more interested in not only in energy-efficient cars, but also the ones that are fueled by alternative resources!

The reason why big companies aren't making more of these stuff is because there isn't, they say, enough consumer demand for them.

So let's show them that we want these cars to be made!

It worked when the car was introduced!

So why we can't repeat history here?:hmm:

goldorak · 07-03-08, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by rifleman13

It worked when the car was introduced!

So why we can't repeat history here?:hmm:

Number one : bomb those greedy oil companies
Number two : the way is paved for energy efficient transportation.

jpm1 · 07-03-08, 11:33 AM

because of the oil prices i've opted for the scooter with 5€ i make 100km

goldorak · 07-03-08, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by jpm1

because of the oil prices i've opted for the scooter with 5€ i make 100km

Viable option only in a city, and even then a smart car is better as far as protection against cray drivers is concerned.

MothBalls · 07-03-08, 11:57 AM

I never had a love affair with any car. A vehicle is a tool just like a hammer or screwdriver. I have a truck to pull trailers and haul stuff, and a car for basic transport from point A to B.

I used to live in Houston which this article talks about. You do need a vehicle, Houston is a huge city and the public transportation system is lacking. The light rail line wasn't put where commuters could use it most, it was put in the dumbest place anyone could imagine. They need rail from The Woodlands, Katy, Sugarland, Pasedena to downtown for it to make any sense. Instead, they just keep adding lanes to the freeways.

STEED · 07-04-08, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by TDK1044

Our love of cars will remain the same. It's the fuel source that will change.

http://www.popularmechanics.com/auto...s/4251491.html

They look a little small for you guys.

Frame57 · 07-05-08, 04:59 PM

They will have to take my 455 Cutlass from my cold dead hands.

Skybird · 07-05-08, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Frame57

They will have to take my 455 Cutlass from my cold dead hands.

Who would want it? They will happily take your gas dollars from your still warm hands instead, and every time a little bit more!

Frame57 · 07-06-08, 03:47 AM

Classic car buff who crave 600 horses under the hood. Been offered 20G for it and I aint partin with it.

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TDK1044 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 2,674 Downloads: 25 Uploads: 0	Our love of cars will remain the same. It's the fuel source that will change. http://www.popularmechanics.com/auto...s/4251491.html

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rifleman13 Grey Wolf Join Date: May 2008 Location: Depth-charged to Kingdom Come Posts: 927 Downloads: 28 Uploads: 0	We, as the buying public, should be more interested in not only in energy-efficient cars, but also the ones that are fueled by alternative resources! The reason why big companies aren't making more of these stuff is because there isn't, they say, enough consumer demand for them. So let's show them that we want these cars to be made! It worked when the car was introduced! So why we can't repeat history here?:hmm:

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jpm1 Captain Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 544 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	because of the oil prices i've opted for the scooter with 5€ i make 100km

07-03-08, 11:57 AM	#7
MothBalls Ace of the Deep Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,012 Downloads: 20 Uploads: 0	I never had a love affair with any car. A vehicle is a tool just like a hammer or screwdriver. I have a truck to pull trailers and haul stuff, and a car for basic transport from point A to B. I used to live in Houston which this article talks about. You do need a vehicle, Houston is a huge city and the public transportation system is lacking. The light rail line wasn't put where commuters could use it most, it was put in the dumbest place anyone could imagine. They need rail from The Woodlands, Katy, Sugarland, Pasedena to downtown for it to make any sense. Instead, they just keep adding lanes to the freeways.

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Frame57 Sea Lord Join Date: May 2008 Location: 1300 feet on the crapper Posts: 1,860 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	They will have to take my 455 Cutlass from my cold dead hands.

07-06-08, 03:47 AM	#11
Frame57 Sea Lord Join Date: May 2008 Location: 1300 feet on the crapper Posts: 1,860 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Classic car buff who crave 600 horses under the hood. Been offered 20G for it and I aint partin with it.