Shiba3420
05-13-2008, 11:31 AM
Another news story I saw on GreenHybrid and didn't see here, so I thought I cross post. It should probably be moved to news.
http://www.news.com/8301-11128_3-9937326-54.html?tag=newsmap
The United States can slash its use of petroleum dramatically by 2035 by adding a heavy dose of hybrids to the market, according to a study from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
To return U.S. fuel use to pre-2000 levels, however, carmakers would have to improve efficiency and consumers would have to learn to love hybrids, trading features like increased speed and size for higher fuel efficiency.
http://www.news.com/8301-11128_3-9937326-54.html?tag=newsmap
The United States can slash its use of petroleum dramatically by 2035 by adding a heavy dose of hybrids to the market, according to a study from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
To return U.S. fuel use to pre-2000 levels, however, carmakers would have to improve efficiency and consumers would have to learn to love hybrids, trading features like increased speed and size for higher fuel efficiency.