10% Reduction in US Oil Use in 10-12 Years; Overlooked approach using mature rechnology

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Friday June 02, 2006 · 4:52 PM PDT

2006/06/02 · 16:52

A 10% Reduction in America's Oil Use in Ten to Twelve Years

An Overlooked, Practical, and Affordable Approach Using Mature Existing Technology

Step One - Electrify US Freight Rail Lines and Shift Freight to Rail

Step Two - Increase Urban Rail Federal Funding

Step Three - Promote Electric Trolley Buses

Step Four - Promote More Transportation Bicycling

Step Five - Create a Strategic Railcar Reserve to Supplement and Extend the Strategic Petroleum Reserve

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