We've had it good here for a long time. Even at $2 a gallon, we're still cheap compared to the rest of the world.
Europeans are running around in cars so small that it would take a half gallon of lube to get me and GonZo into. Meanwhile, here in the U.S. muscle cars are making a bit of a come back, and soccer moms are going to get groceries in full size SUVs.
Hopefully hydrogen will be viable before the music stops. Electric hybrids are already looking pretty good for commuter transporation. Make one that'll go 0-60 in 5 seconds and I might even get interested.
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