I have been thinking more and more about ways to get away from gas cars and into more alternative fuel cars. I admit this may be half baked.

Speed limit increases could be our "ticket" pardon the pun to sparking the interest... sorry another pun.

Adam Carolla started a rant about how certain stretches of highway and better safety feature of cars make it quite reasonable to increase speed limits. I agree.

The first pushback on the topic will be fuel efficiency. 55 MPH is the most fuel efficient speed to drive. It came about during the 70's and the other fuel crisis we had (we never learn). But I have a reversal to that argument.

If drivers were given a special driving permit and cars were to be inspected more often for safety, we can grant drivers the right to drive 90 on open highways. We could even designate a special lane.

Here is my angle... If you drive an electric or alternative fuel car, you are allowed to speed or go the posted top end speed limit. This could stimulate more interest in electric cars.

Downside... I realize these 2 holes. 1. Alternative fuel cars are not long distance cars. 2. Electric cars are expensive right now.

Tesla Motors makes electric sports cars. It's worth talking about.