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Kolesar

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Mon Jan-05-04 03:03 PM
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4. You are correct

I have read some analysis that says that gasoline prices at the pump do not really curtail driving significantly. I find that hard to believe myself.

Congress did manage to get auto efficiency standards increased in the 70s and 80s, but it would be a horrible fight against the automakers if we tried it now. I think we got burned on the message-control department here, where an indulgent value of over consumption was created to displace frugality and conservation of natural resources.

How to undo it? Ideas are welcome.

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