Originally Posted by
Lighteningspeed
I've only read few posts here, but no one seems to talk about alternative fuel for airplanes. Hydrogen fuel cells and or in combination with electric power are being looked at. If serious research money goes into alternative fuel and powerplant for aircraft, the solution could be just around the corner. The problem is not enough money is being spent in this department.
I'm afraid money and intellect don't necessarily solve pressing problems.
Any idea how much has been spent on the "War on Cancer"? Or AIDS? M.S.? And so forth.
Have there been advances and improvements? Certainly. Cures? No. Blind faith that advances in technology will de facto replace oil when the time comes is just that . . . "faith". It's the "Star Trek" solution . . . someone smart just invents something better.
Hopefully, this happens, but prudence would dictate that a national energy strategy would hope for the best, but plan for the worst. Alternatives being discussed today aren't replacements, but second-rate stop gap measures at best.