"The U.S. uses most of its oil for transportation. We can limit U.S. demand for oil by requiring automakers to use the technology that already exists to improve fuel economy - technology that the automakers refuse to bring into the market despite societal demand"
- Sherwood Boehlert
About this Quote
This quote by Sherwood Boehlert is highlighting the requirement for the United States to reduce its demand for oil, especially in the transportation sector. He suggests that this can be accomplished by requiring car manufacturers to use existing innovation to enhance fuel economy. This innovation is currently offered, however the automakers are declining to bring it to the marketplace, in spite of the need from society. This suggests that the car manufacturers are prioritizing their own interests over the needs of society. For that reason, it is important for the federal government to step in and require automakers to use this technology in order to reduce the U.S. demand for oil and aid safeguard the environment.
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