While I agree that a quick run up to $3 a gallon gas would be a hard pill for our fragile growing economy, the only way cleaner technologies will come to market is with higher gas prices. I don't give a rip if someone drives an H2, a lot of you do for some reason, yet you fret about Ashcroft controlling your minds...anywho, the reason H2s abound is quite simple, gas has been too damn cheap for 15 years. More expensive American gasoline will spur private investment in alternative technologies, encourage conservation, and improve our air quality. In the long run, what's not to like from an ecological point of view? Interestingly enough I see a Toyota Prius or a Honda Insight several times a day now while out and about, they are becomming commonplace here. I doubt my observations locally are representative nationally, but it's starting and as manufacturers become profitable with these technologies progress will come quickly. The future is bright folks, look for the light!