Changing The World: Indianapolis Move to Post-Oil Vehicles

March 11th, 2014

Mayor Ballards White Paper on Energy

Indianapolis will be the first major city in the United States to institute a formal policy to convert its entire fleet to post-oil technology by 2025. Given current technology, the time is now to begin this process. The United States current transportation energy model, driven by oil, exacts an enormous cost financially and in terms of strategic leverage. To reduce our dependence on oil, developing and diversifying viable American energy sources is required.

Indianapolis will lead the way, but we cannot change the world alone. We need a strong, dedicated coalition of cities and states, car manufacturers, non-profits, corporate partners, and domestic utilities to make this vision a reality.

Consumers need a choice, our nation needs a choice, oil-dependent nations need a choice, and the world needs a choice. American lives will be protected, unnecessary costs will be avoided, and the balance of strategic power will shift. This can be done and this must be done. When others join this cause, together, we will change the energy policy of the United States.
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