Fuel efficient vehicle, what fuel, and which one?

Question

If hydrogen is actually costing 6 to 15 times the energy to manufacture, will cost trillions to provide the infrastructure, then why are so many trying to push it? If battery powered vehicles (full electrics) are only able to get 20 to 75 miles per charge, why do we like them? Personally I like the idea of the new clean diesel engines being provided, and mated with hybrid technology. Pros? Diesel fuel infrastructure is already in place, only needs a little expansion. Hybrid tech is already showing itself to be superior to hydrogen in durability, and in cost savings. Cons - I dont really see them... modern diesels are cleaner, quieter and more powerful than ever. Hybrids, especially with the American mindset of GO GO GO are showing they can go and save fuel. Tell me some of your ideas and thoughts on this topic. Enjoy

Answer 1

Personally, I would like that 75MILE charge electric car, BUT with an on-board DIESEL generator to double, triple or quadruple the range or more.

Answer 2

Go here;
http://www.teslamotors.com/index.php?js_enabled=1
From what I know, they hope this car cover Research & Development and will then produce a more cost effective family sedan.
Myself, yesterday, I bought an 18 speed bicycle. My hope is the money I save from Insurance, Fuel, Taxes and Licenses and Repairs in the next year along with what I already save, buy my Sail-Boat to live on! I am ready and excited. The sacrifice to me is worth the long term results!

Answer 3

Maybe diesel hybrids are the way to go, bio-diesel is a renewable source of energy. I just am not sure of the scale renewable bio-diesel can go to before something else starts to be a problem, enviornmentally or otherwise.

Answer 4

My father has bought a VW diesel unfortunately he bought before the new really clean blueteck diesels came out but i too think this is the way to go. when we were talking to the salesmen at the VW dealer they said Supposedly you can literally breath from the tailpipe of the diesels due out in 08. personally ill let him try it.