More oil refineries? Why not invest in hybrid cars

I'd be more than willing to support reduced requirements for fast-tracking some oil refineries, if Congress got serious about fuel economy, and force the likes of GM to start acting like it cares about gasoline prices, the environment, and foreign oil dependency.

Hybrid cars PROVE that a significant increase in fuel economy is achievable with TODAY'S technology - even for gas-guzzling SUVs. Yes, it might be expensive, however, since the government wastes tens of billions on pork spending, why not fund the best, most fuel efficient automotive technology, instead of giving more money to the oil industry? (More)