http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peak_oil
I voted yes, many of you said it, I'm repeating it. People won't drive more economically 'till you hit them in the wallet.
I don't want to force anything down any body's throat.
However if you look at Countries across the water where fuel is upwards of $5 per gallon. You see that they drove fuel prices up with heavy tax and Intelligently used the money for Infrastructure.
This is where we need to head if there is going to be any fuel left for my Grandkids. Eventually we will all be using some form of re-newable energy. I wish to be alive when that happens.
During the Gas Crisis of the 70's only 1 country in the world made a significant effort to become energy independent. Brazil. IIRC they now have in place a system to use totally re-newable sources and their cars are required to be able to run on 85% ethanol. Which they produce in-country.
Time to get off my soap box. S.