posted on September 1, 2005 06:30:19 PM new
While most of us can said this on this site, what do you think.
In the last 2 days the price at the gas station I go to change 3 time each day. Oil today went up ONLY 4 cent, why at the pump late today they change the price for the 3rd time.
From $2.89, $3.07, $3.19.9. all inside of 24hrs.
I live in NJ about 60 miles from the largest oil tanks you have every seen.
I guy there told me their fill to the top!
Gas prices will come down $0.50 a gallon Sunday night. Will this help!
posted on September 1, 2005 06:37:35 PM new
IMO, the only thing that will help is the passage of HR 2070. I urge everyone to contact their congressman and urge them to pass this. You can email them from:
http://www.house.gov/writerep/
Washington, Aug 11 - With gas prices skyrocketing out of control in Northeast Ohio and nationwide, Congressman Dennis J. Kucinich (D-OH), today, renewed his fight to pass HR 2070, The Gas Price Spike Act of 2005. The legislation, introduced by Kucinich in May, currently is co-sponsored by 37 Members of Congress.
The bill will address the spike in the price of gasoline by placing a windfall profits tax on oil companies; giving tax credits for the purchase of ultra efficient vehicles; and provide federal grants to reduced mass transit fares.
“Consumers in Northeast Ohio, and nationwide, are being gouged at the pump,” stated Kucinich. “The only thing rising faster than the price of gasoline right now is the skyrocketing profits of the oil companies.”
“Congress can no longer sit on the sidelines and watch as skyrocketing prices continue to take a heavy economic toll on consumers and risks further harming our economy,” continued Kucinich. “Congress must act immediately upon returning in September, and I am renewing my efforts to pass HR 2070, and bring immediate relief to consumers.”
Kucinich’s bill will:
· Institute a windfall profit tax on gasoline and diesel. Such a tax is to be imposed on all industry profits that are above a reasonable profit level. This proposal would not increase the cost of gasoline because this proposal does not tax the price of gasoline. It only taxes excessive profits of refineries and distributors. Any attempt to increase prices to recover the lost revenue in taxes is simply taxed at 100% making the price increase worthless.
· Transfer the revenue from the windfall profits tax to Americans who would buy ultra efficient cars, made in America, with a tax credit. These will be made directly available to the purchaser of a car that traveled over 65 miles on a single gallon of gas. Today average cars get less than 30 miles per gallon.
· Establishes a broad based, far reaching program to promote mass rail transit inter- an intra- city. The bill makes funding available to regional transit authorities to offset significantly reduced mass transit fares during times of gas price spikes.
posted on September 1, 2005 07:12:18 PM new
Please name me one car made in America that gets 65 miles per gallon or anywhere near that. American technology on fuel efficient cars is years behind the Japanese. The technology that they bought from the Japanese for hybrids was never developed and is now obsolete. Apparently US automakers prefer to continue making monster trucks and SUV's and Americans still continue to prefer them regardless of gasoline prices.
buyhigh
posted on September 1, 2005 08:02:57 PM new
"American technology on fuel efficient cars is years behind the Japanese. The technology that they bought from the Japanese for hybrids was never developed and is now obsolete."
Oh, please! You're another one (there are many here), who yaps about something they are completely clueless about.
posted on September 1, 2005 08:45:02 PM new
Hybrids Currently on the Market
Chevy Silverado Hybrid - Heavy Duty Pick Up
GMC Sierra Hybrid - Full-size pickup truck
Ford Escape HEV - SUV
Honda Accord Hybrid - 5 passenger sedan
Honda Civic Hybrid - 5 passenger sedan
Honda Insight - Two Seater
Toyota Prius - 5 Passenger Sedan
Dodge Ram Hybrid - Fullsize Pickup
Lexus RX 400h - Midsize SUV
Lexus GS 450h - Midsize Sedan
Toyota Hylander - Midsize SUV
Mercury Mariner Hyrid - Midsize SUV
Toyota Camry Hybrid - Midsize Car
Saturn VUE - SUV
Hybrids with schedule release next year
Nissan Altima Hybrid - Midsize Car
Chevrolet Equinox - SUV
Chevrolet Malibu - Midsize Car
Chevrolet Tahoe - SUV
GMC Yukon Hybrid - SUV
Mazda Tribute Hybrid - SUV
Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid - Fullsize Pickup
To be fair, none of these are rated at 65MPG but the the sedans that are currently on the market do rate around 50.
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[ edited by fenix03 on Sep 1, 2005 08:48 PM ]
