| Using alternative fuel sources is not just a matter of | | | | In addition, many areas will probably not be |
| environmental responsibility. It is not just about | | | | adequately prepared to work with an alternative fuel |
| calming down the little voices screaming in your head. | | | | source. There may be no where to even refill your |
| It makes good sense and a solid investment for the | | | | biodiesel cars, and that will make things quite hard. |
| future. Although most of us are either ignorant or | | | | People will have become so used to the convenience |
| can't care less, the fossil fuels which form the | | | | of their gas powered vehicles, that they will not be |
| backbone of our world economy are dwindling quite | | | | able to really get around this formidable-looking |
| rapidly, even as we go about our daily business in our | | | | problem. But if you plan your life around an |
| cars. Just look at the rocketing oil prices reported all | | | | alternative fuel source, you will have no trouble |
| over the media and you'll get a feel of how severe | | | | adjusting. |
| the problem actually is. | | | | The most fool-proof alternative fuel source is your |
| Once the big oil crash happens (like another major | | | | own two feet, but since not all of us have athletic |
| war in the Middle East or the OPEC just decides to | | | | bodies or enjoy walking hours under the sun and |
| sit on its oil reserved doing nothing) , it will be a huge | | | | snow, the real solution is public transport. If you live |
| crisis for those who are unprepared to use an | | | | in an area where public transportation is already in |
| alternative fuel source. There will be a run on biodiesel | | | | place, and runs on electric vehicles, then |
| vehicles, and an even greater demand for electric | | | | congratulations. I bet that your local economy will |
| vehicles, causing skyrocketing prices, and shortages. | | | | suffer far less damage from the fuel crisis. |
| Although few Americans use an alternative fuel | | | | The public transit, driven by an alternative fuel |
| source to commute, those who do are soon going to | | | | source, will be able to pick up the extra passengers |
| be at an advantage. If your alternative fuel source is | | | | who have been forced to suddenly give up their |
| your feet, whether through walking or bike riding, | | | | cars, and there will be minimal inconvenience. If you |
| you are already at an advantage, paying nothing to | | | | have an electric vehicle, you will similarly be in a good |
| move from one place to another and training your | | | | position, as electricity will always be a good |
| body at the same time. However, even if you can | | | | alternative fuel source. No matter how bad the fuel |
| not get around solely on your feet, it makes sense | | | | crises gets, the government will know better than |
| to start planning your life around alternate fuel | | | | letting the national power grid collapse. Therefore, |
| sources now, before it becomes too late. | | | | electricity makes a lot of sense. |