Summary:
While some wish to be in the midst of a “Green Revolution”, our attitude towards the electric vehicles is still relatively chilly when compared to foreign markets such as Japan and Europe. However, since we have some of the lowest prices of oil and electricity in the world, it is not seen as much as a necessity to switch to these more fuel efficient vehicles. Americans cling to their large SUVs and other gas guzzlers as signs of status and are unwilling to give them up if they do not have to. It is proposed that Americans should take a better look at the environmental impact the switch to electric vehicles could cause instead of their personal prowess associated with large vehicles.
Personal response:
America’s rather unwelcoming reception to what could have great benefits for not only our nation, but planet as a whole is frankly appalling. We are already perceived to be a country that cares more about our own well being than that of the rest of the world. The benefits of EVs should be promoted through education so that our citizenry can be informed of their many positive impacts such as a reduction in carbon emission and step away from the middle eastern nations who have governments that questionably treat their citizens.
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/05/29/business/29efficient.html?_r=2&pagewanted=all
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This article just goes to show how greedy Americans are. Being more energy efficient will only benefit us in the future. We're just to busy living in the present that we forget the future is coming(if that makes sense?). the biggest question is what must be done in order to change peoples mindset, because something must be done.
ReplyDeleteUntil it is absolutely necessary and unavoidable i don't believe Americans will make the shift needed to help combat global climate change. Daily lives of Americans have not been impacted yet and most Americans are content with their current way of life. Americans, in a general sense, live a very indulgent and costly lifestyle. I think that a very rude awakening is in store for many Americans within the next decade and significant changes will begin to take place.
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