A new survey by Consumer Reports looks at how comsumers are responding to record fuel costs. Consumers say the answer lies in the development of alternatives, conservation and reduced dependence on imports.
As a result, 90% of those surveyed support an increase in alternative energy development, and 81% want the U.S. government to allow more drilling on and off our nation’s shores. Americans also favored conservation measures, with 83% saying they supported tax incentives for alternate transportation.
And for those who haven’t adjusted their behaviors, the kinds of cars people drive are changing as well. In last year’s survey, only 47% said they were interested in alternative engine types like hybrids, flex-fuel vehicles, or diesel engines. But this year, 80% said they would consider buying a car with an alternate-style engine, and 54% said they would pay extra for a more fuel-efficient vehicle.
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Consumers blame energy policy for high oil prices | LumoSolar.com - Solar Power & Energy Information // June 26, 2008 at 10:43 pm |
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ElectricNick » Blog Archive » How Many Would Switch To Electric Vehicles? // August 20, 2008 at 5:04 am |
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Mark S. // October 17, 2008 at 10:19 am |
I know this is an older thread, but I thought this article http://www.biodieselmagazine.com/article.jsp?article_id=2891 addressed this issue in a relevent way.