Why national speed limit will save tons of gas
Today I applauded Rep. Jackie Speier’s first bill, introducing a nationwide speed limit of 60 in urban areas and 65 in not so urban areas. After I was done applauding, I was left wondering why would Rep. Jackie Speier pander to the interests of car and gas lobby, and not be more resolute as a junior Congresswoman.
While 60 is a nice first step, 0 mph speed limit would deliver the ultimate efficiency, and allow Americans to save a lot more money on gas. Scientists have shown that a great variety of vehicles, even Cadillac Escalades, break mileage records when driven at 0 mph. Driving cars at 0 mph can save up to 100% of gas expenses of an average American family.
I can’t help but agree with the following statement:
"There is no need to wait for OPEC or the oil companies to help us out," Speier said. "Every driver can effect change simply by easing up on their right foot."
Congressperson Speier is not afraid to speak the truth, and tell it like it is. As drivers, we should all reduce our oil dependency and stick it to OPEC by easing up the right foot, moving it one pedal to the left, tapping it slowly, then tapping it some more until the vehicle achieves complete stop.
July 12th, 2008 at 4:58 pm #Daniel Howard
I’ve voted Green, and I tend to drive at a moderate speed for safety and fuel economy, but I’m glad we abolished the national speed limit because frankly, THERE IS NO NEED. Let local government determine the speed limit. Have you ever drove across the plains? Been in a hurry? Sometimes 75MPH or 80MPH is nice. And while that is not exactly fuel-efficient, I’m not bothered by the occasional indulgence.
This sort of thinking begs the Federal government to create other obnoxious intrusions. Like, why not a federal time limit on showers of 5 minutes? That would save a lot of water and a lot of energy.
I say, let the free market sort this one out.
Cheers,
-danny
July 16th, 2008 at 10:11 am #Circu$banjoz
If only it were that simple…
I truly wish that is was.
July 29th, 2008 at 11:50 am #Suter
I’m not sure, but are Americans so stupid to understand by their own that higher speed equals lower mileage? Does it require federal government or congress to point out this simple truth?
If there is a speed limit of 70 mph set by local government, that means it should be safe do drive 70 mph in this area. And it should be up to me if I’d like to save few $ driving 55 mpg or not.