On the Road to Better Gas Mileage

red eye,July 1, 2011
by:Mikel Jaso,

“Mr president Obama Seeking a Steep Increase in Auto Mileage”

The new standards proposed by the Obama administration to increase the mileage of all American cars to an average of 56.2 miles per gallon by 2025 are important and necessary legislation. The automakers have said this is possible, but are concerned about the cost of implementation, electric filling stations and what the public can afford.

All reasonable concerns and ones to be mindful of. But reducing our dependence on foreign oil and decreasing greenhouse gases make this legislation affordable even if cars cost more.

It is time for people to realize that they must not continue to assume that they are privileged to consume more energy than the rest of the world. Not only are we not that entitled, but our country also cannot afford the costs to our people, or to our environment if we wish to maintain our living standard.

Ahmed