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You can read the earlier post about House democratic leaders trying to steal the spotlight from a couple of GOP state senators on pushing legislation to allow 3 wheel electric cars on Kentucky roadways. Now the republicans are shooting back to the dems on the other side of the children's sandbox: From the Senate President's office: Tapp and Seum Prefile Legislation Allowing Low-Speed Electric Vehicles on Kentucky Byways (FRANKFORT) State Senators Gary Tapp (R-Waddy) and Dan Seum (R-Louisville) pre-filed legislation today to allow low-speed electric vehicles to be driven on some Kentucky roadways. The Senate bill (BR 28) permits owners of three-wheeled licensed vehicles to drive their cars on streets and roadways with speed limits up to 45 miles an hour. The cars meet federal safety standards. "We've been talking a long time about whether we in the General Assembly can do something to address the rising costs of fuel. Electric cars can be a part of an overall comprehensive energy policy designed to reduce our dependence on oil and develop more efficient transportation methods," said Sen. Tapp. "This legislation is a proactive attempt to provide more choices for consumers and to promote electric vehicle manufacturing here in Kentucky. We want Kentucky to play a major role as we move forward." Integrity Manufacturing, in Bullitt County, is in negotiations to become a potential distributor for the Zap electric car. BR 28 is aimed at vehicles like Zap. The plant is located at 300 Highway 44 East, Shepherdsville, Kentucky. "This legislation lays the groundwork for future investment in and development of transportation alternatives," continued Sen. Dan Seum. "With gas at $4 a gallon, people are looking for alternatives to traditional vehicles and electric cars are one option that's becoming more viable." The Interim Joint Committee on Economic Development and Tourism meeting Thursday, July 17, at 1:00pm in Annex Room 154 will feature a discussion on three-wheeled electric vehicles. Media members will be provided with the opportunity to test drive the Zap vehicles after the meeting. 1 CommentsLeave a comment |
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As the theories of most economists are based on 'history' , you can clearly see that all stimulus packages across the globe have failed, and even the initial one in US has lost all focus with economists trying to plug whatever hole appears.
Aggressive tax relief, means that none of the states will be collecting revenues..so, lets see..ummm..Almost every state now needs 'a bailout' because of depleted funds - so where does that leave the treasury? Quite the catch 22 with the sting in the tail. Things can be made to sound pretty nice for the American to swallow, but reality is really a bitter pill. Technically engineered speeches are nice, but upon inspection the holes in promises become so obvious.
Citigroup could be back for more, and the big 3..well, they'll definitely be back soon.
I offered to regenerate the US economy, by providing a NEW clean energy solution that provides more energy than the COMBINED energy yield of ALL known renewable energy methods, at a fraction of the current costs with the added bonus that it systematically reduces oil dependance.
Communications to the Fed,state depts,governors etc all get zero response...so, talk about being 'asleep at the switch' - they all are. As in many cases preceding disasters, governments are warned- nobody listens. So, the fallouts across 2009 will be massive. Neither Obama, or the finest economics team on this globe can fix a thing. Any stimulus that lacks the core component of return on that stimulus, only adds to DEFICIT.
Talks in the senate may continue..Its unfortunate that politicians merely gab,and are good at fingerpointing..but not one, has a SOLUTION.
There's a big difference between ideas,plans, and 'iron solution'.
I offer :
1- Millions of jobs across various sectors
2- Regeneration of the stock markets
3- Affordable abundant electricity
4- Systematic reduction of oil dependance.
To produce more than 1000x the power of all known alternate energy sources may seem impossible sounding..but it IS possible...and to do it at a fraction of your current costs, might seem even more unbelievable..but its possible.
Electric vehicles..well, yes, thats the way to go, but that is only a practicality, if electricity is 'affordable'. What benefit is it financially, if you have an electric vehicle, but cant really power it up affordably?
Stock markets only revive on solidity,and unwavering confidence. I can provide a catalyst for US to start manufacturing, from the ground up again, with the offshoot spinoffs being millions of jobs, throughout every sector of your society. If I told you its possible to produce 1000x the energy yield of wind/solar energy more cost effectively, and more environmentally friendly what would you do? Laugh? Thats the response of a moron, thats stuck in the realm of only what is known,and too dumb to have any lateral thought beyond that.
T Boone Pickens - is on a mission that will fail..I tried writing him..perhaps he thinks he's too witty, or perhaps his people in charge of comms don't READ. Warren Buffett, is just another billionaire, but he can lose his fortune too, if the status quo of this economic situation does not change.
Energy - underpins EVERY economy. The highest sophistication, is nothing without power.
When the US fed, or its state departments actually respond to important communications, then perhaps things can change - until then, the globe will continue its freefall.
If you know a senator that has a mind, and is also blessed with ears, then notify him or her. Politicians are now more intent on being 'celebrities'- they seem to forget they are public servants - so, they cannot be reached.
PE Obama promised to 'listen', so lets test that.
You stepped up to the plate, now it's time to bat.
Listening, is infinitely more affordable than the cost of not listening.
Here is an open challenge to the world's finest economists and the biggest political team on the globe - I say, your biggest stimulus plans will all fail, because no degree of liquidity injection, can stem the root cause of this financial crisis,which is actually 'mass unemployment'.
To Mr Geithner - I sent you a communication before you even joined PE Obama's team.
To the transition team - I also sent communications...so, the ball is now in your court. You have been told, but listening is really up to you. You can watch the US collapse totally, or have the presence of mind to 'listen', and perhaps if you do, you might learn something about expansive clean power generation capability.
Solutions do appear, but wax is a difficult thing to dissolve. Politicians do tend to have lots of that..if there were earwax shares on the stock market, I'd say those would always remain high.
I apologise for any errors in my note..no spellcheck:)