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The problem is that oil and coal are so efficient that it will take a huge technological leap to create an energy source that provides as much energy per pound or gallon, that is as easy to use and transport, and costs as little as fossil fuels. We just don't have a technology like that right now. When turbo diesels make almost the same mileage at a fraction of the cost and infrastructure expense as hybrids, it's clear that the technology isn't there yet.

Until the cost/benefit analysis changes in favor of alternatives, forcing alternative energy onto consumers will be like pushing rope.
And the only one that works and has a higher energy density is Nuclear fission.
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