tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7262869.post114261832792927280..comments2009-07-16T14:05:19.671-07:00Dahcredynshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17687525897516386077noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7262869.post-1142632837430279042006-03-17T14:00:00.000-08:002006-03-17T14:00:00.000-08:00True enough.<BR/><BR/>I guess I can't help but blame automakers a little simply because of the amazing amount of money they spend on advertising.<BR/><BR/>When Bob Lutz brags that GM could have developed hybrids before Toyota by spending just part of one year's advertising budget on the development, I can't help but be offended.<BR/><BR/>Still, ultimately, in a consumer nation, consumers rule.Dahcredynshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17687525897516386077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7262869.post-1142632381240088442006-03-17T13:53:00.000-08:002006-03-17T13:53:00.000-08:00I say forget the automakers too; they're just trying to make a fast buck. <BR/>True, there's not a lot of choices out there, but we're the ones buying the SUVs and vans to make solo commutes to work. No one is holding a gun to our heads to prevent us from car-pooling, buying fuel efficient cars, or commuting by bus or bicycle.Hybrid Alerthttp://hybridalert.blogharbor.com/noreply@blogger.com