Well... This probably means that Ford/GM will be even *further* behind in automotive technology when the next gas crisis occurs. I've read that the "peak" could be as early as 2012 and as late as 2035. Either way, it's *going* to happen. The automakers who have figured out how to squeeze 100 MPG (or more) out of a gallon of gasoline are the ones who will survive when peak oil hits and gasoline is suddenly $10/gallon (or more).

GM will probably have an Escalade III out by then, complete with a 15.0L v12 engine which seats 14, takes up 2 lanes of traffic, and gets 3 MPG. It'll probably be offered with an optional caterpillar drive for offroad use. Oy!