Sales of more fuel-efficient cars are up according to this report. Imagine that, rising gasoline prices motivate people to become more fuel-efficient and even trade in their ten-year old car… and not a tax credit or government subsidy in sight; just good old common sense.
As painful as paying at the pump may be, we should heed this short lesson in market forces. When there is a real reason (as opposed to a contrived reason) to buy fuel-efficient cars, including electric cars, people will by them.
The same holds true for all alternative energy, make it desirable and cost-effective and people will demand it. Shove it down their throats and your goals will ultimately be thwarted.
PS. Do you recall the political rhetoric just before and during the last Presidential campaign criticizing $2.00 gas prices under the previous Administration? Amazing uh?
What will motivate you to switch to a small car or an electric car?
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