Hi There,
Hi There,
You asked why not Natural Gas hybrids? Which is an excellent question. Even better why isn't he gov't pushing for using NG in all vehicles especially given the abundance of it? It is nearly ZERO on emissions and engines would last a lot longer. The so called Dept of Energy, which has done nothing since its creation to create more efficient use of energy should be running the show to promote NG use. And Obama who is preoccupied with all things Black should be asking Congress to pass legislation to authorize gov't financial support in creating the appropriate infrastructure in creating NG distribution network similar to diesel. This could be started with truck stops which are near NG pipelines and then grow from that.
When I purchased my first diesel in 1974 there was a problem getting diesel fuel. Most of the time had to go to a local truck stop. This diesel got 25 MPG when most gasoline powered car were only getting 10 to 15. Since then several car makers have improved those numbers.
Unless the DOE gets off of it backsides and earn their keep that agency should be dissolved. That would be one way to lower the annual budget.