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To: Wharf Rat who wrote (9165)	12/17/2010 1:10:35 PM
From: one_less	1 Recommendation Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 10087

"How long to convert 240M vehicles?" Alternative does not require a switch from one to another, we aren't talking cold turkey on fossil fuels (least ways I'm not), that would be dumb. The more alternatives we engage, along with a smarter grid, the more we will be able to accommodate the diverse needs of an energy dependant society. "Wind - How long to build... Already being done in a big way, watch that video. "Bloom box takes fuel, NG, and turns it into H. For every unit of energy you put in, you get out... Small gas input and a huge gain (watch the video) and you can locate a box at every home, reducing the need for such giant power plants in every town.(The technology is not ready for home owners yet though) "Zeroth: You must play the game. First: You can't win. Second: You can't break even, except on a very cold day. Third: It doesn't get that cold." Abundant energy is our future if we are willing to accept what it takes to bring it. Patience is a virtue.