Originally Posted By: expat
Originally Posted By: sasilverbullet
Hmmm, a foreign oil company, that doesn't have a clue what kind of vehicle is needed in rural America, telling us what the future holds? [censored]. Pickups and large SUV's are the work horse of rural America - until someone figures out how to alternatively power them they're here to stay, even at $5 a gallon.
I find it strange that many North Americans feel that 'Their' bit of the world is somehow different to the rest.
In America we NEED honking great, V8 powered, trucks and SUV's,
How else can we manage?
We WILL manage, but managing will require ingenuity, flexibility of mind and willingness to adapt.
I remember when I first came here in the 70's, and most CARS had 5 liter+ V8's or 3.5 liter 6's "that was what is needed here" "if Gas ever got more than $1 per gal the country could not exist"
Don't confuse the "need" for trucks with the "need" for large engines.
This country runs on trucks. Whether or not the trucks will forever need large, thirsty engines is another matter altogether.