They mentioned bioethenol, but not biodiesel. I don't have the numbers, but with the increased fuel effenciency of clean diesel engines and the agricultural output of the United States, Biodiesel seems like a good answer, especially considering the high energy content (I get 700 on 13.8 gallons)miles per tank in my TDI jetta, and biodiesel is about the same BTU/GAL). Combined with Solar, wind and geothermal and maybe even "safe" nuclear options and of course hydrogen on a limited bases, maybe for home power. I therefore think that the energy future is going to be determined by the type of energy required, IE transportation looks better with Biodiesel, while solar/hydrogen may be good for home or business power. I don't think any one energy idea is the catch all, nor do I think oil is going away anytime soon. I guess it may be better to burn out than to fade away, but in the case of oil I forsee a little bit of both:) (Yes I'm a Highlander fan, and if your a true fan there is only one Highlander movie!)
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They mentioned bioethenol, but not biodiesel. I don't have the numbers, but with the increased fuel effenciency of clean diesel engines and the agricultural output of the United States, Biodiesel seems like a good answer, especially considering the high energy content (I get 700 on 13.8 gallons)miles per tank in my TDI jetta, and biodiesel is about the same BTU/GAL). Combined with Solar, wind and geothermal and maybe even "safe" nuclear options and of course hydrogen on a limited bases, maybe for home power. I therefore think that the energy future is going to be determined by the type of energy required, IE transportation looks better with Biodiesel, while solar/hydrogen may be good for home or business power. I don't think any one energy idea is the catch all, nor do I think oil is going away anytime soon. I guess it may be better to burn out than to fade away, but in the case of oil I forsee a little bit of both :) (Yes I'm a Highlander fan, and if your a true fan there is only one Highlander movie!)