http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/15/bentley-wants-to-slash-co-sub-2-sub-by-two-thirds/ Autoblog Comments for Bentley wants to slash CO₂ by two-thirds http://www.autoblog.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.autoblog.com en-us Copyright 2008 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/15/bentley-wants-to-slash-co-sub-2-sub-by-two-thirds/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/15/bentley-wants-to-slash-co-sub-2-sub-by-two-thirds/Apr 15th 2008 6:14PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/15/bentley-wants-to-slash-co-sub-2-sub-by-two-thirds/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/15/bentley-wants-to-slash-co-sub-2-sub-by-two-thirds/
I still maintain that the only viable and carbon-reducing option is plug-in electric vehicles. Even if all electric cars got their charge from a "dirty" electric grid, our overall carbon footprint could be reduced by by as much as 30% (read on autobloggreen).

I think there are options to increase the efficiency and recyclability of our current cars, while still using gasoline as a car fuel.

The Nissan GTR's twin-turbo engine has incredible volumetric efficiency and as such qualifies as an Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle. HCCI could dramatically increase power yet enable the use of smaller displacement engines. Our car interiors could be made using renewable resources like soy or bamboo. I think all these strategies could be implemented in an exclusive luxury car, without any damage to the marque's signature.

I really wish the next administration sees how environmentally and economically catastrophic the ethanol industry really is and starts putting this country (and hence, others) on the path to clean energy.]]>Apr 15th 2008 7:07PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/15/bentley-wants-to-slash-co-sub-2-sub-by-two-thirds/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/15/bentley-wants-to-slash-co-sub-2-sub-by-two-thirds/
The people virulently attacking biofuels tend to be those who despise capitalism and/or humanity.]]>Apr 15th 2008 7:24PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/15/bentley-wants-to-slash-co-sub-2-sub-by-two-thirds/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/15/bentley-wants-to-slash-co-sub-2-sub-by-two-thirds/
Exactly how do you classify an industry that solely relies on govt handouts for its very existence as capitalism?

Enough algae to fuel even a fraction of a percentage of vehicles is still years or decades away. Biofuels now and in the near future consist of feeding food to your car. It is foolish to think that we are anywhere close to getting away from food and arable land being used up to fuel our vehicles if we pursue this bio-fuel route.]]>Apr 16th 2008 11:46AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/15/bentley-wants-to-slash-co-sub-2-sub-by-two-thirds/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/15/bentley-wants-to-slash-co-sub-2-sub-by-two-thirds/Apr 15th 2008 6:22PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/15/bentley-wants-to-slash-co-sub-2-sub-by-two-thirds/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/15/bentley-wants-to-slash-co-sub-2-sub-by-two-thirds/
I am going to buy a Lotus Elise. Are you going to kill me?]]>Apr 15th 2008 7:48PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/15/bentley-wants-to-slash-co-sub-2-sub-by-two-thirds/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/15/bentley-wants-to-slash-co-sub-2-sub-by-two-thirds/Apr 15th 2008 7:54PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/15/bentley-wants-to-slash-co-sub-2-sub-by-two-thirds/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/15/bentley-wants-to-slash-co-sub-2-sub-by-two-thirds/Apr 15th 2008 10:57PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/15/bentley-wants-to-slash-co-sub-2-sub-by-two-thirds/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/15/bentley-wants-to-slash-co-sub-2-sub-by-two-thirds/Apr 15th 2008 6:28PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/15/bentley-wants-to-slash-co-sub-2-sub-by-two-thirds/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/15/bentley-wants-to-slash-co-sub-2-sub-by-two-thirds/Apr 15th 2008 7:10PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/15/bentley-wants-to-slash-co-sub-2-sub-by-two-thirds/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/15/bentley-wants-to-slash-co-sub-2-sub-by-two-thirds/Apr 15th 2008 7:58PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/15/bentley-wants-to-slash-co-sub-2-sub-by-two-thirds/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/15/bentley-wants-to-slash-co-sub-2-sub-by-two-thirds/Apr 16th 2008 2:21AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/15/bentley-wants-to-slash-co-sub-2-sub-by-two-thirds/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/15/bentley-wants-to-slash-co-sub-2-sub-by-two-thirds/
First, Bentley is part of VW, one of the largest auto companies in the world, so they are a big player. They also will have access to all of VW's work in this area.

Second, if every company or individual believed as you do, nothing would ever get done. Do you really believe that you shouldnt eat less cows, switch to CFLs, drive a more efficient car, recycle, etc, etc etc? Should you just wait until someone else does it? Should you not vote? Does one person, one family, one company, one community's actions matter at all?

We should just do whatever the he** we want; our air, water, atmosphere, land, children, future be damned. Is that what you are saying?]]>Apr 16th 2008 11:53AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/15/bentley-wants-to-slash-co-sub-2-sub-by-two-thirds/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/15/bentley-wants-to-slash-co-sub-2-sub-by-two-thirds/Apr 15th 2008 7:17PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/15/bentley-wants-to-slash-co-sub-2-sub-by-two-thirds/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/15/bentley-wants-to-slash-co-sub-2-sub-by-two-thirds/as absurd at face value..]]>Apr 16th 2008 5:59AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/15/bentley-wants-to-slash-co-sub-2-sub-by-two-thirds/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/15/bentley-wants-to-slash-co-sub-2-sub-by-two-thirds/Apr 15th 2008 7:51PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/15/bentley-wants-to-slash-co-sub-2-sub-by-two-thirds/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/15/bentley-wants-to-slash-co-sub-2-sub-by-two-thirds/
Bentley is not about humility, like it's exclusive peers, and it's small percentage where it can't affect any averages so much.]]>Apr 15th 2008 8:46PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/15/bentley-wants-to-slash-co-sub-2-sub-by-two-thirds/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/15/bentley-wants-to-slash-co-sub-2-sub-by-two-thirds/
Owning a Bentley is all about being a rich bastard and flaunting your wealth; it's not about being an environmentally-conscious drone.

Owning a Bentley is all about being as self-indulgent as possible; it's not about worrying about your impact on the environment.

Someday, I hope to be enough of a rich bastard to own a Bentley. I want to be self-indulgent and flaunt my wealth. I hope Bentley is still that icon when I can afford one.]]>Apr 15th 2008 9:32PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/15/bentley-wants-to-slash-co-sub-2-sub-by-two-thirds/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/15/bentley-wants-to-slash-co-sub-2-sub-by-two-thirds/God I wish I owned a Bentley...]]>Apr 15th 2008 10:12PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/15/bentley-wants-to-slash-co-sub-2-sub-by-two-thirds/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/15/bentley-wants-to-slash-co-sub-2-sub-by-two-thirds/Now THAT can't be done!]]>Apr 16th 2008 10:26AM