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...they want, but we suggest that they be offered safer and more fuel-efficient choices. Ultralight but ultrastrong materials now remove the contradiction between big and efficient: cars can be big but also light and safe, saving oil and lives without compromising comfort or pep. For example, a midsize SUV made of carbon fiber could cut fuel use 72%, and the vehicle's extra cost could be repaid from fuel savings in about three years. Our proposals would expand car buyers' range and freedom of choice and increase automakers' profits and competitive strength. Amory B. Lovins, CEO Rocky Mountain Institute...
...Years ago, consumers were warned that small cars were unsafe. I got a bigger car. Now I'm supposed to give up the safety of my SUV for the better mileage of a lighter car? No way. Douglas Lent Citrus Heights...
YEARS AGO, CONSUMERS WERE WARNED that small cars were unsafe. I got a bigger car. Now I'm supposed to give up the safety of my SUV for the better mileage of a lighter car? No way. My wife and I worked long and hard to be able to afford a larger, safer car and we're not about to give...
...vehicle they want, but we suggest they be offered safer and more fuel-efficient choices. Ultralight but ultrastrong materials now remove the contradiction between big and efficient: cars can be big but also light and safe, saving oil and lives without compromising comfort or pep. For example, a midsize SUV made of carbon fiber could cut fuel use by 72%, and the vehicle's extra cost could be repaid from fuel savings in about three years. Our proposals would expand car buyers' range and freedom of choice and increase automakers' profits and competitive strength. Amory B. Lovins, CEO Rocky Mountain...
...geekspeak, a car is just a hub that can connect with your cell phone, PDA or laptop--as long as the device includes wireless technology. Ford recently demonstrated a wi-fi-- enabled SUV that can wirelessly connect to your PC and allow you to transmit movies and MP3s to the car's entertainment system. Despite concerns about driver distraction, the satellite-radio service Sirius has plans to stream video to backseats in 2006 models, starting with cartoons and music videos. Eventually, cars may be networked so they can communicate with one another about roadside information, traffic updates and weather conditions...