Brazil is a "0" import of oil economy. They have created Ethanol from sugar cane to offset their oil demand and their cars use the "FLEX" technology to run. In addition to producing Ethanol from sugar cane they are not jeopardizing their food supply as we do in the US by using CORN to produce Ethanol.

The "FLEX" technology is base on a electronic sensor that recognize the type of gas been pump and then the car adjust accordingly. (Ethanol or Gasoline). Ethanol is 40% of their source to run the transportation sector.

Does anyone knows if BMW use the same technology in Brazil (since all other car manufacture the "FLEX" technology is the standard). Can we use the same technology in the US to retrofit our SAVs?

Have you considered that our "precious" SAV could be stop and parked collecting dust at one time due to gas prices? When would you stop driving it at $5,$6,$7 or $8 a gallon?

BMW is working on the "efficient Dynamics" technology Hybrid and Hydrogen. Whatever technology they find financial benifical to their company will be the one selected and supported and pushed to the consumer. However the % of consumer that will go out and swap their vehicles will be minor in comparison to those that can retrofit their car with a proven technology in which they will help themselves and the enviroment.

Brazil recognized their oil problems 3 decades ago and we in the US did not I find that puzzeling. In addition with China and India growth and their energy solution base on ours (oil) then we will be competing with these countrys for the same oil therefore oil prices will rise.

I know we have a tremendous creative people in this forum and there will be some who will take this challenge and will come up with solutions.

Thank you for your time