I just checked "www.whitehouse.gov" and found info on the "White House Initiative on Global Climate Change." ..... I'll copy the info from their web site:
"The Clinton Administration will invest in research and development to promote technologies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, save energy, and lessen our dependence on foreign oil. We will work to help American industry increase its role as the world leader in developing environmental technologies. "
Elsewhere:
"Building Towards a Cleaner Future
Accelerating the use of existing energy-efficient technologies is an important factor in reducing greenhouse gas emissions Over the longer-term, the solution to the climate change problem depends on developing and deploying new technologies that are even more efficient or are based on non-carbon energy sources.
A range of government programs might help accelerate technological change. Research and development programs generally aim to improve technologies by lowering production and operating costs. Significant R&D opportunities exist in areas such as buildings, transportation, combustion, renewables and sequestration (e.g., fuel cells, advanced industrial turbines, advanced diesel engines, and transportation biofuels). In addition, information dissemination programs assist businesses and consumers in identifying opportunities to reduce the energy intensity of their products or services (e.g., using more energy efficient light bulbs, insulation, appliances, etc.)."
"The President and Vice President will host the White House Conference on Climate Change: The Challenge of Global Warming on October 6 at Georgetown University."
Check out the site ... I only posted those things which I feel support the PEC activities... Note they mention "biofuels" ... and there's no mention of electric vehicles or liquified natural gas vehicles (though I believe they're included)... it's just that you can see what has their attention ....
Regards, Ben |
