Thread: So gas is gonna be $5/gal, and heres why...

Originally Posted by ITHURTZ

You really think if we had cars that got 80mpg gas would be cheaper? No, we would cut import equaling out the demand and guess what? The same dam price tag in the end. All electric wouldnt work either because they would tax you $2500 a year because your taking their oil profit away. Gas prices are a game. 3.39 right now, BAM 5.64 a gallon OMMFG!!! Then to play with your ass they drop the price down to 4.19 a gallon and keep it there. You sigh of relief when all the money bags are laughing at your sheep ass because they just jacked up the gas .80cents on ur ass and your happy the prices went down!!!! It used to be low 2's, sky rocketed to 4.19 when I had my truck, now 3.39. We are all being played like sheep. Electric vehicles has been around since the late 1800's. Why dont you tell me who is holding who back in the world.

No, gas prices wouldn't be cheaper, but you wouldn't be using as much gas and thus wouldn't spend as much on it. You completely missed the point. Also, I'm aware of the so-called "gas price game", but unless you have some magical scheme for boycotting gas there's not really anything we can do about it. Changing your mood inversely to the gas prices doesn't help either.

And yes, electric cars have been around for quite a while. The only problem with alternative fuels/vehicles is that the energy (oil) companies own most of the patents for the technology, and they'll only start to popularize the alternatives when there's no more money to be made in oil. It's all about who can make a quick buck.

Originally Posted by Confusingboat

No, gas prices wouldn't be cheaper, but you wouldn't be using as much gas and thus wouldn't spend as much on it.

If everyone had a 80mpg car, government law, you would still be paying out the ass for gas. They would just keep raising the prices until the profit is the same. So it would be 13$ a gallon instead of $3.

And that patent thing is ****ing bull****. I know japan has a big patent on something for autos but wont put it to use. One day when I find extra cash I am gonna start with a electric go kart, max the distance and that then incorporate it into a motorcycle or car. Even if I NEED to charge it, it will be free.