what will be the fuel source of the future when oil runs out?

Answer 1

Sunlight will be here long after we're gone. Making hydrogen gas from seawater is another option. When you burn it, the result is water vapor (no CO2).

Windpower and hydroelectric are possible options, depending on where you live (they're even using tides and waves to generate electricity now).

Of course, nuclear is an option. We might see practical use of fusion reactors in our lifetime.

I don't put much faith in ethanol, at least not as it's currently produced. There's ample evidence that the total energy required to produce a gallon of ethanol exceeds the energy you get from a gallon of ethanol.

Answer 2

1. Oil isn't going to 'run out'. We will replace it long before that, and the remaining reserves will be conserved, and that which is used will be put to far better use than just burning it.

2. There will be many 'alternative' sources of energy in the interim, hydrogen for transport, better solar power, wind generated, nuclear...to a point, but the risks and contingent consequences, need to far better addressed than they have been so far.

3. Eventually all of the above will fade into memory as zero-point energy gradually becomes an accepted fact. We live in an energetic Universe, everything around us is composed of infinite amounts of energy. What do you think Einstein unlocked with E = MC2 ? By learning how to split the atom we have gained the most crude and basic knowledge of how the relationship between energy and matter works.

We will progress, and as we do, energy requirements will cease to be a major issue of concern.

Answer 3

when the oil reserves have been used there will still be the same amount left as recovery technology is only about 50% effecent. given that 15 years ago manufacturers were developing adabadic diesel engines with ceramic coating to run at far higher temperatures. returning vastly increased mpg. add to this the benefits of low friction tyres and fuel economy may be 3 X any fuel must be taxable.

Answer 4

gas and diesel often is the essential motor fuels for many an prolonged time. between oil sands, shale, ANWR and offshore there's a large form of oil to be extracted from the earth. All it somewhat is mandatory is for the democrats to get out of how. Biodiesel would be greater straight forward whilst scientists can arise with a decrease priced thank you to enhance algae. with a bit of luck ethanol will grow to be unavailable quickly simply by fact it somewhat is ruining 2 stroke engines in snowmobiles, outboards and chain saws.

Answer 5

There will be several suggestions, some good, some down right "not going to happen" and some bold.
Good:
Biofuels such as biodiesel and ethanol
Coal
Wind
Solar (for power grids only)
Nuclear Fission
"Not Going to Happen:"
Solar (for cars)
Bold:
Helium 3 (from the moon (I'm not kidding, see the link at the bottom)) to use in nuclear fusion.

Hope I could help!

Answer 6

I expect electricity to dominate the energy industry in future years. Electricity will become cheaper as 'Wind Farms' eventually replace refineries. Photovoltaics (solar cells) have a long way to evolve, but it's happening.

Answer 7

electric,
as at the beginning of the century, not much happening in the UK
everyone else is working hard to make new batteries.
Do no forget steam, many steamer are still about, they even made a steam powered aircraft
Why did they scrap the trolley buses in London.

Answer 8

Have it on a good source the goverment are looking at renewable fuels such as kittens,puppies and hamsters.

Answer 9

The world will become completely electric, we'll just become smarter about it. Everything will be by wind power, solar and nuclear power. Combustion engines are dirty and make too much pollution anyway.

Answer 10

Foot power... like the Flintstones