Very true about the new xB.

All of the companies produce what they feel will sell. It's important to realize that only a few people will pay for higher fuel economy just because "it's the right thing to do." They're like there to be higher fuel economy small cars--for other people to buy, not for themselves. There's no conspiracy.

This is why I think some form of gas/oil/carbon tax would be a much smarter way to go. If people truly wanted to buy more fuel efficient cars, manufacturers would develop and offer them. You get all kinds of distortions when you try to legislate supply rather than influence demand.

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