A new locomotion

You know what we should really be concentrating on, instead of biofuel and 'new' oil...
enhancing self-propelled locomotion.

Think about it. Imagine a reclining bicycle that went like 30 miles per hour and was incredibly easy to pedal. Or some type of really safe cadillacy speedy scooter. All it would really take is some nifty engineering.

The pluses...help the obesity problem, less traffic, make people happier because they are outside, revitalize Detroit's manufacturing business, usher in a new economy and American society, and, oh yeah, we are the most sustainable source of energy we have. And cheap. Damn are we cheap.

Hell, I would buy one. And I don't mean give up our cars. I am not insane. These are not a replacement rather they are an alternative. If you're hauling a couple of kids and some groceries, by all means take the minivan/SUV. I would. But, if you're just going 10 miles o work (and most of us do) in the morning, then take the alternative. The key is the easy part. It needs to require little effort it is to be practical for the morning. I figure it needs to be about the same amount of effort as a gentle stroll. And storage. We need to have storage! This is only practical if people do not have to laug all their crap themselves. I know everyone won't be on board but it would be great.

And it fixes so many things.