I'd entertain it, but be very skeptical, considering the strong evidence of damage to the environment by petroleum extraction and usage. Think of all the spillage during fuel filling and transport for one thing. Not to mention that petroleum reserves may be much larger than imagined, but they're still finite, and thus should be conserved.

I also feel that the US needs to take a step back and slow the f**k down. Stop buying as many throwaway plastic Chinese goods that end up in the landfills after six months. Instead invest in local, highly automated manufacturing of good quality items that are built to last and that creates skilled jobs in the US. Put a mandatory limit on working hours to 35/wk with a few weeks' of vacation required. Keep families together.