Leave it to the Japanese to take an American invention such as the Segway and make it cheaper, smaller, and cool-looking. The best ideas and innovations still come from small American companies but it takes large Japanese conglomerates to make them profitable and available at Walmart:
Chrysler has been advertising their $2.99 gas guarantee on selected models for the first 3 years/36,000 miles. However, a simple economic analysis shows that the deal is a bad one for the consumer, especially when compared to the Prius or other hybrid cars:
Dodge Prius
Caliber
(24 mpg) (48 mpg)
Initial cost *
Fuel Cost *
Maintenance *
Resale Value *
If we compare similarly equipped cars, it reduces the difference in initial cost. Sounds like a Mac/PC debate 
It’s discouraging to see American companies using these sleight-of-hand tactics. Instead of “Let’s Refuel America”, let’s try creating competitive products that addresses many of our problems.
Today was Bike To Work day, and this video taken by some LA bike riders shows that it may be a good idea to allow bicycles on the freeway during rush hour:
With gas prices going higher every day, places within walking distance of amenities become more valuable than neighborhoods where people have to drive their SUV to go from their McMansions to McDonalds. WalkScore.com will help you find places to live in an energy-scarce world.
