Discussion Catalyst: Moving Away from Oil–The Transportation Sector

[Note: The statements below are intended solely to stimulate discussion among the Expert community, and do not represent the position of OurEnergyPolicy.org. Text in italics indicates clarification or expansion.]   Oil-based fuels in the U.S. are used primarily for transportation (69%). Only 2% are used for electricity generation. “Moving away from oil” means finding alternative fuels, alternative methods of propulsion and alternative methods of transportation. The policy should release the market forces so that the oil monopoly can be broken. Critical Policy Recommendations Flex Fuel GEM Mandate – 50% of gasoline powered vehicles by 2011 reaching 100% by 2013. Check… [more]