tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5251183560375528307.post5608051284613137490..comments2024-03-28T21:34:42.328-05:00Comments on Bit Tooth Energy: Tech Talk - without Cellulosic Ethanol where will transportation fuel come from?Heading Outhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01790783659594652657noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5251183560375528307.post-70927741591872085522014-05-14T16:40:16.468-05:002014-05-14T16:40:16.468-05:00electric cars cannot be produced in the quantities...<i>electric cars cannot be produced in the quantities that will likely be needed in the time that remains.</i><br /><br />That's one problem with this argument: that's not really realistic. If your intution tells you that it is, then you need to research it a bit and do the math.<br /><br />The 2nd problem is that there are lots of interim solutions to declining liquid fuel supply, starting with improved utilization of existing transportation (the average car is about 1% utilized), greater efficiency in ICE vehicles, and gradual implementation of electric drive trains, starting with hybrid-electrics, moving through extended-range electrics (like the Volt), and ending up with pure electrics (like the Tesla).<br /><br />And don't forget trains, which work quite nicely for freight: they are expanding capacity in the US, even if they're a bit preoccupied with tight oil.Nick Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12721405349726668110noreply@blogger.com