carson
Well-known member
In case you haven't noticed, there has been a lot of talk and writing lately on the state of our energy/fuel/alternative energy/harebrained energy resources.
1st. Does anyone have the percentages of fossil fuel used by: Total USA consumption.
Private vehicle use
Commercial vehicle use,i.e trucks, semis, farm machinery, railroads, construction machinery, production of ethanol and other bio-fuels, fertilizers, water movement, fire fighting, law enforcement, paper mills,smelters,refineries etc.
Aviation fuel, i.e. commercial and passenger planes, military etc
Home heating fuel/oil/natural gas/propane etc.
There is also a lot of talk now about running vehicles on: compressed air, water(conversion to hydrogen and oxygen while driving), biofuel(homemade or commercial), ethanol production disaster/ and you name it. Not to mention conservation by downsizing all vehicles.(How do you downsize a locomotive or airplane)
Seems to me that hybrid/electric,wind,solar,magic batteries, etc. are not very conducive to solving any problems to overcome the "so-called" fossil fuel crisis. I believe it'll be a long time before a break-through in energy production (fusion/super storage batteries/water conversion etc.) will be realized. Maybe a few generations from now we can look forward to having a thermo-nuclear device in every case.
My intent here is to solicit a gentle/sane debate by folks who can contribute a few apoliticall ideas in the scientific arena. If you have any comments to make from your particular field of expertise, I am sure many of us will be extremely enlightened.
My prediction is that fossil fuels are here to stay for a very long time. Now it is your turn to chime in.
I also know that there are no easy answers, so take your time. Perhaps pick a subject at a time and discuss it. This may turn into a record length thread. The last post will get a prize;10 gal. of gasoline.
carson FL
1st. Does anyone have the percentages of fossil fuel used by: Total USA consumption.
Private vehicle use
Commercial vehicle use,i.e trucks, semis, farm machinery, railroads, construction machinery, production of ethanol and other bio-fuels, fertilizers, water movement, fire fighting, law enforcement, paper mills,smelters,refineries etc.
Aviation fuel, i.e. commercial and passenger planes, military etc
Home heating fuel/oil/natural gas/propane etc.
There is also a lot of talk now about running vehicles on: compressed air, water(conversion to hydrogen and oxygen while driving), biofuel(homemade or commercial), ethanol production disaster/ and you name it. Not to mention conservation by downsizing all vehicles.(How do you downsize a locomotive or airplane)
Seems to me that hybrid/electric,wind,solar,magic batteries, etc. are not very conducive to solving any problems to overcome the "so-called" fossil fuel crisis. I believe it'll be a long time before a break-through in energy production (fusion/super storage batteries/water conversion etc.) will be realized. Maybe a few generations from now we can look forward to having a thermo-nuclear device in every case.
My intent here is to solicit a gentle/sane debate by folks who can contribute a few apoliticall ideas in the scientific arena. If you have any comments to make from your particular field of expertise, I am sure many of us will be extremely enlightened.
My prediction is that fossil fuels are here to stay for a very long time. Now it is your turn to chime in.
I also know that there are no easy answers, so take your time. Perhaps pick a subject at a time and discuss it. This may turn into a record length thread. The last post will get a prize;10 gal. of gasoline.
carson FL