Would 500 billions enough money to invent a reliable fuel source other than gas?

Answer 1

We already have reliable alternatives to gas. The problem is special interests who are being allowed to dictate energy policies that block implementation of those alternatives on a large scale.

Examples:
>Current technology can easily produce cars that use half the gas that they do now on average (the oil companies are trying to kill a proposed bill in Congress that would require this). Such a change would not only move us well on the way to eliminating most gas use, but it would save consumers huge amounts of money--that could then be spent on other things, helping the economy grow and creating jobs.

>Electric cars are practical. A "high-end" model (called the Tessla) is about to come on themarket (it does 0-60 in 4 seconds and tops out at 130 mph)--a low cost sedan version is in the works as well.

>Solar energy (as one example--but there are others now available as well) is getting much cheaper. For individual (home) systems it's still pricey--but large scale power production systems are already cost-effective. And the costs are falling rapidly with new technology coming on line. And--there are now battery technologies that can store the powr for later use (i.e. at night) that are also declining in cost.

We don't need $500 billioon government boodoggles. We jsut need to get the oil, coal, and other special interests out of the way so American innovation and ingenuity can do the job it's best at--solving problems and making the economy grow in the process.

And--guess what. Its the "librals" whoare pushing for this--and the so-called conservatives who are helping tthe special interests block change and protect themselves from having to compete with new technologies in a free market.

Answer 2

I'm really not sure if 500 Billion will do it. Most likely it will but its close. Ethanol is a good renewable alternative but it is more corrosive than gasoline. The pipelines that crisscross the country to deliver gas cheaply would need to be upgraded or they would leak and create an environmental nightmare. That is the reason ethanol has not replaced gas already, it has to be moved by truck still. The upgraded piping has been done in a few places but not many. This is why the 10-15 ethanol is as much as is commonly available. Replacing all the pipes will cost hundreds of billions. Gasoline is not the only combustable fuel that can be used in IC engines. It became the most common feul because it is cheap and easy to work with. Each of the available alternatives had a drawback that made it less desirable. Look at the coal-to-liquid technology. It's not much better environmentally but it does relieve the foriegn dependance issue, if it works.

Answer 3

It takes initiative, and personal human effort more than anything. We need to stop feeding the greed driven monster, by shutting them out, for one. To be American is to be brave and free. So we need to stand together and start acting the part. We can't continue living in fear of everything, apart. We have a system, that"s making people enemies of one another, when we could we working together towards a common idealisticly driven goal. I don't see how we can go wrong. And we're bound to learn a lot unexpectedly along the way. This is really exciting for me at least. I can feel it. No matter who's the president, we will rule. Ain't that great?

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Answer 4

already there. problem is implementation, It's a catch 22. the local gas station is not going to invest in e-85 and worse e-100 pumps until there are customers who will purchase it. customers are reluctant to buy the vehicles if they don't understand what they are. I got tired of waiting and built my own still, but it's also for experimentation, when it is more available I'll be THE guy in my area to go to for converting your vehicle to renewable fuel. also the Tesla performance is more of a gimmick. while yes it will go fast but only for about 2 miles on a full charge. if you want to go 100 miles then it's slow acceleration up to 45mph and no faster same as other cars. it's no different than a gas car.(basic physics: energy applied for acceleration and velocity) see what your mileage is gentle acceleration to 55 and hold then see what it is full acceleration to 100 and hold. electrics are great but people need to change their driving habits for them to be efficient this is why hybrids use electric to 35 then gas takes over. above 35 electrics require more energy to maintain velocity. bottom line electrics are ideal for multi vehicle homes for city commute.

It's up to indeviduals to change their habits not the goverment or big business to do it for them.
If everyone buys small efficient cars this is what they will make. if everyone chooses to conserve then congress will pass laws as such.
Foundation of democracy ruled by the people. they'll only do what they think the majority of the people want or what they think they can get away with before their voted out of a job.

Answer 5

OK I do messenger work I drive about 275+ miles a day. I use a mini van. My biggest expense is fuel. What do you suggest for alternative fuel vehicle? The Toyota Prius is a piece of crap for that work the battery last about 100,000 miles I would have to replace the battery about every 18 to 24 months. Also as far as being green the Hummer is hell of a lot greener because of the chemicals use in making the battery.
Also I sure I'm not the only that drives for living! So help us out

Answer 6

The biggest motivation is necesity. If all of the fossil fuels suddenly disappeared, we would have an equivalent replacement in almost no time. Money does help though.
And we don't need to invent. We need innovations.

Answer 7

Others are correct. We don't need the money for an alternative energy. But, we could provide tax incentives to distributors ("gas" stations" to convert. Might be a better use of the money.

Answer 8

my idea that uses pollution and hydrogen as fuel doesn't seem like it would cost that much and a model hasn't even been built although I sent the Idea to NASA. It would use air intake to use oxygen and CO2 to form water and carbonic acid/ glucose and then uses methane to form ethanol. un like natural fermentation.

Answer 9

I agree with crabby-blindguy and dad 100%. The so called "liberals" are the ones pushing clean, renewable homegrown American energy while republicans are standing with big oil and other special interests groups solely for financial gain, blocking advancement.

Answer 10

WAY MORE THAN ENOUGH!!!! you could create a new energy source and build all of the infrastructures need to support it. (and I agree with crabby-blind guy 110%)