tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3079965383602919996.post7600658972066441810..comments2023-10-10T07:32:28.417-07:00Comments on The Equalizer/Frances Cerra Whittelsey: Green My RideFrances Cerra Whittelseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10124438326153104797noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3079965383602919996.post-91317142313566688852008-03-18T12:47:00.000-07:002008-03-18T12:47:00.000-07:00I am troubled by the “swapping out” attitude as it...I am troubled by the “swapping out” attitude as it applies to eco fixes. I don’t get the replacing of 22 million gallons of oil for 22 million gallons of ethanol. We use way too much stuff and the mentality behind that is what has to change before we can make any real progress with ominous environmental and energy issues. We can lose the SUVs if we understand that we have to. The same technology in a hybrid SUV will get you at least 8 to 12 more MPGs in a sedan and there is plenty of room for the kids in a Prius. Gee, we have to sacrifice? And sacrifice what, the illusion of comfort, the illusion of safety? The idea behind driving a bigger vehicle for safety sadly reminds me of the catastrophic Cold War strategies – they are driving Escalades so we will drive Hummers. Given the urgency of these matters, MPGs of 19/26, 20/28 and even 29/27 should be obsolete given the availability of 48/45, 40/45, etc. And by the way, what about (oh, m-god) taking a good look at, gulp, public transit?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02129412206096944114noreply@blogger.com