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To: Hawkmoon who wrote (186360)	5/9/2006 11:50:27 AM
From: Wharf Rat	Read Replies (1) of 281500

"You and I know that "peak oil" is level that can be directly impacted by market forces and its achievement delayed to a later date." That's already happened; it's estimated that the '79 shock reduced demand enuf to push world peak back about 10 years. today's fuel cell news... Hydrogen Reality Check Fuel cells won't significantly dent fuel consumption for 50 years -- we need to look elsewhere. By Kevin Bullis High oil prices and concerns about the long-term availability of oil have U.S. government officials singing the praises of hydrogen fuel cells as a solution to our nation's transportation energy problem. But fuel cells, while a promising technology, could take more than 50 years to have a significant impact on gasoline consumption, according to estimates by MIT researchers. On the other hand, improved internal combustion engines and lighter vehicles could offset energy consumption much sooner, especially if consumers have incentives to buy them and manufacturers to make them. Message 22431960

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