The earth revolves. The stars slide across the heavens. This, and change, will continue.
Like it or not, the days of wine and roses, when it comes to energy, are over. I remember 20 cent a gallon gas. And 50 cent an hour jobs. Nothing is permanent. Ask any blacksmith how the livery stable business is. Bet he doesn't say that the motor vehicles are a passing fad.
Yes, I miss seeing AND HEARING a Chevy Nova with a double quad 409 stuffed into the engine bay, turning a four speed Muncie and a 4:11 rear end. Big old bias ply tires smothered in a cloud of burning rubber.
I also know that my 178hp 1700 lb two passenger SlingShot is probably the final toy of that kind that I will own. Either Father Time or common sense will decide.
HOWEVER, it was a helluva good ride while it lasted, wasn't it?!?!?!?