If my understanding is correct, the cops were black, so it would stand to reason that the killing wasn't racially motivated (not really sure what the deal is with the thread title). As to whether or not it was an act of self-defense, I dunno. Need to see more info.
There has recently been quite a deal of research and development devoted towards electric cars. Additionally, these vehicles receive a quite a bit in the way of gov't subsidies in order to reduce the purchasing cost. Despite this, these vehicles aren't remotely profitable. Now, nearly two decades ago when GM was, well, not doing well financially (this was a few years before the SUV boom caused by cheap gas prices), the state of California required all vehicle manufacturers to create zero-carbon emissions vehicles. GM decided to go all out on an electric vehicle - anticipating improvements in battery technology that didn't materialize. Because the program ultimately turned into a cash sink with no foreseeable payoffs (the vehicles cost an estimated $80,000-100,000) the program was ended. Additionally, the outlandish claims on the potential efficiency of carburetors are rather laughable and seem to dismiss the fact that thermodynamics has its limits. It's not like carburetors are some sort of incomprehensible rocket science that can simply be hidden. And, if memory serves correctly, American oil companies got a combined 10% of the Iraqi oil reserves. It was a mismanaged abortion of a war (that, in retrospect, perhaps shouldn't have been done, despite the Saddam guy doing Saddam things) of the highest order, but oil really wasn't the motivation. Also, hi bossperson.
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