Peter Marks, chairman, president and CEO of Bosch said (August 14th, 2008):

• ENERGY SCARCITY - The global growth in demand for oil is outpacing its availability, which will ultimately result in energy scarcity, likely before we develop advanced energy technologies that will be enough to close the gap to the world's energy demand

• MOVE QUICKLY - The magnitude of energy scarcity will depend in part on the speed with which the automotive industry moves toward utilizing alternative energy sources, such as electricity, while at the same time also improving existing powertrain technologies, including diesel systems, gasoline direction injection and hybrids to reduce energy use

• FALLING SALES - Current fuel prices, for instance, have already created changes in consumer attitude and behavior that is causing significant industry challenges including dropping vehicle sales and production, and changing vehicle mix. These realities will create future change that the industry must be prepared to address

• BE READY FOR CHANGE - "We need to improve our industry's readiness for upcoming change," Marks said. "If we do this right, my deep belief is that this industry can go beyond that and be the leaders in developing the right solutions to address these complex energy and mobility challenges

We need BIG changes with RVs , greener and more fuel efficient motorhomes - RoTi readers constantly tell us this, - particularly with luxury coaches, class A, class B, and class C - and this industry also needs "to improve its readiness for upcoming change" ...

The big changes that are and will be planned for engine, chassis and trucks will inevitably have a big effect on the RV industry.  RoTi will keep you advised of developments.  Add your comments below ..