I have to think that more could be done, and the government could help promote without spending a fortune, but coming up with ways to help push things along....
You're absolutely correct. There is a lot of work being done by various associations and groups to move technology forward. I sit on the SAE Truck and Bus Council, which deals with the standards they're developing right now. Their push is on what is new out there; what do we need standards on.
Industry is moving ahead, and we will continue. The only stumbling block is when we have something really good, it is helping, but the customer's not buying it. For one company to take the risk of sticking their neck out at those early adopter prices...there are not a lot of those who are willing to take that risk.
If government could help make that more palatable in the early stages and get over that hump to where the costs start to come down where it makes sense, that would help.