" From: Wrambler242@xxxxxxxxxxx " " Hey, If we sealed up all the windows and doors and put a hose on the dome???.... " seriously, there are many untapped sources for fuels. The problem is figuring out what is realy an acceptable alternative fuel. So many of them are realy just pipe dreams, I.E. they cost more to make then they provide equalling a net loss. " Politicians go with the "green" popular stuff, either not careing or not having the time to realy understand what they are voting for. the big failing with the democratic system is that it so easily defenerates into a beauty contest dominated by narcissists and other mental defectives short on real leadership or responsibility. politicians are long skilled at finding which way the parade is marching, then running to get in front of it. they call it 'representing the people'. taking the field in, and not forgetting what's manufacturably practical, imho the best alternative fuel is biodiesel. better fuel crops are needed and subfreezing fluidity needs to be improved, but it's a straight sub for diesel fuel and heating oil. diesels that run all the time can easily switch to straight vegetable oil, which works very well when heated to coolant temps. cold starting is svo's only weakness. yes, many things like trains and urban buses could be electrified. being from boston i'd like to see more trolley cars... [digression: i -hate- those diesel tourist so-called 'trolley' buses, blatantly misnamed since 'trolley' refers to the electric pole that runs along an overhead wire] ________________________________________________________________________ Andrew Hay the genius nature internet rambler is to see what all have seen adh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx and think what none thought _______________________________________________ Amc-list mailing list Amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx http://www.amc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/amc-list