jane doe
I have to do a speech on public policy. I'm not sure if this is already enacted in many places. I don't even drive. Gasoline is taxed, right? But taxes would be increased, which would probably mean people would look for more fuel efficient automobiles (quit driving Hummers). A large portion of the money from the tax would be earmarked for developing and eventually implementing alternative fuels (perhaps the one with the algae). This would be better for everyone because oil won't be available forever at the rate it's used, oil causes wars, it's bad for the environment... people will probably use public transportation more.
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Algae could be the answer, or electric, or hydrogen or hydrogen electric [fuel cell]. You could suggest that engine size & fuel efficiency would be taxed on new cars. It happens here in the UK. A little car pays no tax, a big Range Rover pays over $500 a year. The money isn't really directed into anything [ringfenced] but that's just the way it works, although public transport in rural areas is subsidised. Taxing new cars means those with the money can afford to pay. People with old classics or who can't afford a new car won't have to pay [in the UK pre 1974 cars pay no tax].
The love affair with oil is coming to an end we or rather you [the next generation] need to come up with a better solution.
good luck with your debate
additional: tax on fuel/cars varies from country to country to give you an idea the uk version runs like this. Tax [duty on fuel] it used to be 50% of the cost but as oil prices have gone through the roof it has become less and now is less than 30%. Farmers and fishermen pay no duty [airlines pay nothing too] but oil price is the real cost. The other tax is the yearly road tax, a little mini or small diesel pay $50 a big gas guzzler pays $500. Cars built before 2000 pay either $100 for small cars $200 for bigger. Electric hybrid and gas [lpg] pay nothing. Sales tax of 20% is added to all fuel except heating.
Public transport is for losers! apparently 75% of New Yorkers don't own a car [8% of the rest of the US]. I don't think NYers are losers. I mix up my transport, bike to keep fit, SUV for work, train for long journeys.
with 250 million cars there is potential with just a $4 a year tax to pump $ billion into research. Who would resent saving the planet for the price of a cup of starbucks.
A small tax on new cars would be equal $x 5 million each year and if that tax was annual then it would add to the fund.
The funny thing is that some here feel a greenhouse tax should be on fuel not annual tax, it means you could own a hummer and only use it a few weekends a year. A lot of old cars in the US are classics that are loved and only come out for the odd weekend so it would be unfair to tax them and tax the fuel instead.
Incidentally you don't need a algae engine developed the fuel is the same as bio diesel.
250 million cars, you really love your cars!
Algae could be the answer, or electric, or hydrogen or hydrogen electric [fuel cell]. You could suggest that engine size & fuel efficiency would be taxed on new cars. It happens here in the UK. A little car pays no tax, a big Range Rover pays over $500 a year. The money isn't really directed into anything [ringfenced] but that's just the way it works, although public transport in rural areas is subsidised. Taxing new cars means those with the money can afford to pay. People with old classics or who can't afford a new car won't have to pay [in the UK pre 1974 cars pay no tax].
The love affair with oil is coming to an end we or rather you [the next generation] need to come up with a better solution.
good luck with your debate
additional: tax on fuel/cars varies from country to country to give you an idea the uk version runs like this. Tax [duty on fuel] it used to be 50% of the cost but as oil prices have gone through the roof it has become less and now is less than 30%. Farmers and fishermen pay no duty [airlines pay nothing too] but oil price is the real cost. The other tax is the yearly road tax, a little mini or small diesel pay $50 a big gas guzzler pays $500. Cars built before 2000 pay either $100 for small cars $200 for bigger. Electric hybrid and gas [lpg] pay nothing. Sales tax of 20% is added to all fuel except heating.
Public transport is for losers! apparently 75% of New Yorkers don't own a car [8% of the rest of the US]. I don't think NYers are losers. I mix up my transport, bike to keep fit, SUV for work, train for long journeys.
with 250 million cars there is potential with just a $4 a year tax to pump $ billion into research. Who would resent saving the planet for the price of a cup of starbucks.
A small tax on new cars would be equal $x 5 million each year and if that tax was annual then it would add to the fund.
The funny thing is that some here feel a greenhouse tax should be on fuel not annual tax, it means you could own a hummer and only use it a few weekends a year. A lot of old cars in the US are classics that are loved and only come out for the odd weekend so it would be unfair to tax them and tax the fuel instead.
Incidentally you don't need a algae engine developed the fuel is the same as bio diesel.
250 million cars, you really love your cars!
Want To Predict Future Motorcycle Inventions?!?
Candid Chr
Been riding for a long time, seen a lot of changes that 50 years ago would have been deemed close to science fiction but here they are in most mainstream use, like computer activated fuel management and now Polaris has come out with an airless tire that is actually usable without being beat to death by rock-hard rubber.
So, what do you see in the future?
What would you like to see in the future?
I'd love to live and ride long enough to see a solar-powered electric bike that had around 90 BHP and weighed in at a whooping 200 lbs. High-output gel batteries ('solar' rechargeable even by starlight) and fully carbon-fiber, ceramic motor (or whatever may be better material in the future).
The list goes on.
Help me out here, I want to keep dreaming!!!!
And no flying motorcycles, they're like Flying Monkeys, just more sh!t falling out of the sky.
@ fuzzy- Like the HUD bike alert idea or a law that allows riders to mount 'vaporizers' to make cars 'disappear, LOL.
@ curmudgeon- You're full of it, but in a good way! But dreaming with coffee?!? Stand back folks, we'll need a geiger counter. LOL!
@ ninebad- Asked for no Flying Monkeys, the 'air' I get on my dirt-bike is high enough, thank you!
@ Jason- You're too young to have grown up on B
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The future of motorcycles depends some on laws, some on technology. Look at current car and truck engines, compare to 2 years back- then figure the current motorcycles on road will get some of same features and the expensive ones already have them- ABS, fuel injection, cats, variable valve timing. At the same time the emerging markets want simplicity and reliability, maintainability- India has some of latest Honda technology in some of their cycles--while at same time the Baja Chetek is a copy of old Vespa and the 1950s Enfield Bullet is still selling. Some details can go to low end market- better battery option, better tires, better lights as price comes down to the old pattern price. Older Honda pushrod engines out of trademark and patent protection-and the Chinese and Indians, Indonesians are using that 'old' technology to make a low buck usable engine for various applications- quality control varies- but even the worst are improving just to sell in varied markets. Laws vary- we've seen the post from UK about the limits on engine and power size the first time riders have to go through, the US has some graduated license laws coming in various states- California with its under 150cc limit for beginners as example. Fuels vary- the diesel cycle will show up some places, the CNG/LP in a few others like India Mumbai now will spread to some other dirty cities over time. Economics factors- the Honda Cubs or derivatives running around many markets- some the 'emerging' markets like Africa, others like the large cities where the small scooter or cycle is step up from pedal bicycles but affordable to some unlike a car that requires a license to purchase,park or a owned/leased parking space like some Japanese cities and Singapore- there the students and workers who don't take a bus or cab will be on the little Cubs- some times with sidecars. The 3 wheel Samlors will be a type to watch- the legal status of 'motorcycle' lets them get away with lack of expensive car required safety features like airbags and safety bumpers- but still haul 1/2 ton of cargo or 2,3,5 people as some of the 3 wheeled Asian taxis do. A solar powered Samlor with a top of solar panels, high capacity batteries-or a low cost lead acid battery pack option for lower income market-, regenerative braking and 50cc engine extra assist drive- but 1/2 the weight of expensive Prius- would be logical in India, Singapore, New York City. your 90 hp electric cycle at 200 pounds might be in distant future- but a 25 hp 'hybred' samlor capable of maintaining a minimum 45 mph might be in next ten years- the start is running around Asia now doing 15 to 25 mph as LP gas 'tuck-Tuck' with a small battery pack for the areas where it has to shut off engine and use electric motor and as a straight electric with quick change battery packs- sort of like English Post office delivery vehicles 10-20 years back in the London and other town areas and the Ford commercial electric lorries. a 700 dollar electric bicycle is available in couple markets- top speed of 15mph, 20 mile range on battery and 40 miles on economy pedal power with electric boost at start, batter recharge at braking- and the front of frame has enough room for a 50cc engine and generator with a extra chain to pedal front sprocket- Harbor Freight has small generator for about $250.00 that looks like it might fit, they have a 79cc/3hp engine for $89.00 and the 6.5hp 212cc engine goes for $99.00 on special sales at times- so next year could maybe have a $1000.00 hybred moped available at Wallmart.. 5 years later a 125cc equivalent, 10 years later a 350/500 cc variation capable of highway travel cross country. OR economy collapses and Harley brings back the WL in partnership with Briggs and Stratton. We can both dream- but I think I need some coffee..
The future of motorcycles depends some on laws, some on technology. Look at current car and truck engines, compare to 2 years back- then figure the current motorcycles on road will get some of same features and the expensive ones already have them- ABS, fuel injection, cats, variable valve timing. At the same time the emerging markets want simplicity and reliability, maintainability- India has some of latest Honda technology in some of their cycles--while at same time the Baja Chetek is a copy of old Vespa and the 1950s Enfield Bullet is still selling. Some details can go to low end market- better battery option, better tires, better lights as price comes down to the old pattern price. Older Honda pushrod engines out of trademark and patent protection-and the Chinese and Indians, Indonesians are using that 'old' technology to make a low buck usable engine for various applications- quality control varies- but even the worst are improving just to sell in varied markets. Laws vary- we've seen the post from UK about the limits on engine and power size the first time riders have to go through, the US has some graduated license laws coming in various states- California with its under 150cc limit for beginners as example. Fuels vary- the diesel cycle will show up some places, the CNG/LP in a few others like India Mumbai now will spread to some other dirty cities over time. Economics factors- the Honda Cubs or derivatives running around many markets- some the 'emerging' markets like Africa, others like the large cities where the small scooter or cycle is step up from pedal bicycles but affordable to some unlike a car that requires a license to purchase,park or a owned/leased parking space like some Japanese cities and Singapore- there the students and workers who don't take a bus or cab will be on the little Cubs- some times with sidecars. The 3 wheel Samlors will be a type to watch- the legal status of 'motorcycle' lets them get away with lack of expensive car required safety features like airbags and safety bumpers- but still haul 1/2 ton of cargo or 2,3,5 people as some of the 3 wheeled Asian taxis do. A solar powered Samlor with a top of solar panels, high capacity batteries-or a low cost lead acid battery pack option for lower income market-, regenerative braking and 50cc engine extra assist drive- but 1/2 the weight of expensive Prius- would be logical in India, Singapore, New York City. your 90 hp electric cycle at 200 pounds might be in distant future- but a 25 hp 'hybred' samlor capable of maintaining a minimum 45 mph might be in next ten years- the start is running around Asia now doing 15 to 25 mph as LP gas 'tuck-Tuck' with a small battery pack for the areas where it has to shut off engine and use electric motor and as a straight electric with quick change battery packs- sort of like English Post office delivery vehicles 10-20 years back in the London and other town areas and the Ford commercial electric lorries. a 700 dollar electric bicycle is available in couple markets- top speed of 15mph, 20 mile range on battery and 40 miles on economy pedal power with electric boost at start, batter recharge at braking- and the front of frame has enough room for a 50cc engine and generator with a extra chain to pedal front sprocket- Harbor Freight has small generator for about $250.00 that looks like it might fit, they have a 79cc/3hp engine for $89.00 and the 6.5hp 212cc engine goes for $99.00 on special sales at times- so next year could maybe have a $1000.00 hybred moped available at Wallmart.. 5 years later a 125cc equivalent, 10 years later a 350/500 cc variation capable of highway travel cross country. OR economy collapses and Harley brings back the WL in partnership with Briggs and Stratton. We can both dream- but I think I need some coffee..
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