Producers can overcome the technological barriers but costs must be built into the price. To compound the situation, U.S. production has fallen from about 55 percent of U.S. consumption in the 1970s to about 30 percent of U.S. consumption today. The imbalance is being reflected in gasoline and fuel prices as well as major economic factors such as balance of payments and current accounts. A more promising alternative, fuel cell technology, is being developed by most major oil companies but may be too expensive for many commuters. The need for energy conservation clearly points toward mass transportation if we are to grow as well as maintain our standard of living and mobility.
Buses provide a reasonable means of transport for short intracity distances.
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