I agree that automotive companies exploring new technologies is a good
thing.  If they do this becuase they wish to be the "best equipped" to
deal with the Al Gore patrol I don't agree.  The job of the government
is NOT to direct the market.  Their engineering departments are simply
catering to our governments ideas of what is best for "The American
People."  The money spent developing these cars that nobody wants could
be used to further development cars that people DO want to buy.

In a competitive market (One that is not affected by government
regulations.) the auto manufacturers will not settle for something that
works "okay."  If they do, their competition will come up with something
better and take a piece of their market share.  It is plain old
competition that motivates businesses to build a better product.  When
the "new technology" is the result of government direction, you get
products like the the GM electric turd which no-one will buy.  This
piece of junk was partially funded by government grants.  "Government
Grant" is a euphamism for MY F@#%&+? MONEY.  And yours too!  Everyone on
this list helped pay for that thing!

PY

I agree with you completely.  I never said anything about government
funding - I was merely taking a stand against stubbornness in accepting new
technologies - namely hydrogen fuel cells (And the rotary).

Jv

 
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