America: Let’s Not Get Behind the 8-Ball Again
Japan Today reported on January 14, 2011 that gas suppliers and oil companies in that country are seeking to build approximately 100 hydrogen supply stations in four major cities throughout the country in preparation for the launch of mass produced hydrogen powered fuel cell vehicles slated for 2015. America, that’s four years from now. Are we on the same trajectory? The announcement was made in a joint statement with Toyota Motor Corporation, Nissan Motor Company and Honda Motor Company as they signaled their combined efforts to expand into the next generation of eco-friendly vehicles in Japan. Hello? Detroit automotive decision makers? It’s the U.S. economy calling. Japan recognizes that the infrastructure costs are high “with about 600 million yen required to build one hydrogen fueling station” according to the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. But it seems Japan has its eye on the future rather than worrying about the great American C-level executive pastime of wondering when the next bonus check will get deposited into their account.Again, let’s just look at what happened to the once booming city of Detroit and hopefully not get behind yet another 8-ball when it comes to making prudent decisions for the benefit of the many opposed to the elite few who seemingly ignore the incessant ringing of a hopeful and hardworking economy.
January 22nd, 2011