bush on the environment....the beginning of the end of the fossil fuel oil age.....



"...we're spending a lot of money at the federal level to encourage
research and development, with the goal of getting away from oil..."


the middle east loons should read that and weep...when america decides to
act the world changes....

http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2006/04/20060422-3.html
"I'll tell you something I find very interesting. In the 36 years since
the first Earth Day, air pollution in America has been reduced by 50
percent -- yet, our economy has tripled in size during that time. And
there's one main reason why, and that's because of technology. We're a
technologically competent nation. We must always be on the leading edge of
research and development in this country if we expect to be good stewards
of the environment and make sure our people are able to find good work.
That's the challenge.

And so today we're here to honor a group of folks who are employing
technology, using new ideas to help change the face of America. And it's
important work we're doing here because we've got a real problem when it
comes to oil. We're addicted, and it's harmful for the economy, and it's
harmful for our national security, and we've got to do something about it
in this country."
.....
"What's really going to be interesting, however, is what's called plug-in
hybrid vehicles. And we're spending $31 million annually to speed up
research into these battery technologies. And what this means is, is that
we're trying to develop a battery that will power your vehicle, where you
plug it in at night and you drive the first 40 miles on electricity alone.
Now, think about what that means for big cities. A lot of people don't
drive more than 40 miles a day in big cities. So all of a sudden you've
now -- we're developing a technology that says you'll drive by the use of
electricity, and you won't use gasoline at all."
....
"And there are a lot of E-85 fueling stations now, particularly in the
Midwest where they grow a lot of corn. But the idea is to be able to use
your money to figure out how to use other materials to be able to
manufacture ethanol. And we're close to some interesting breakthroughs;
we're close to breakthroughs to be able to make ethanol from wood chips
and stalks and switch grass, and other natural materials. And it makes a
lot of sense if we're trying to get off oil, and it makes sense to use
taxpayers' money to research ways to use switch grass, for example, to
become a fuel for your automobile. I think it does."


regards....

--
web site at www.abelard.org - news comment service, logic, economics
energy, education, politics, etc 1,552,396 document calls in year past
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
all that is necessary for [] walk quietly and carry
the triumph of evil is that [] a big stick.
good people do nothing [] trust actions not words
only when it's funny -- roger rabbit
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
.

Relevant Pages

  • Re: Face to face with a secularist
    ... for spending his money and keeping this country's economy going. ... > and his visits to his doctor regarding ...
    (talk.origins)
  • Re: Boycott Foreign Products, Buy American
    ... It is money that the federal government will send to taxpayers. ... Q. But isn't that stimulating the economy of China? ... you can keep the money in America by spending it at yard ...
    (misc.survivalism)
  • Re: Question about taxes and the economy
    ... In general, what effect does raising taxes have on the economy, and why? ... Total spending is the most important determinant of an economy's health ... The saved money doesn't do much ...
    (alt.gathering.rainbow)
  • Re: Why do I smell bacon when Dems say "Stimulus"
    ... the way out of a recession is spending, not tax cuts, every ... stimulus to the economy. ... Offshore oil is like money in your ...
    (sci.military.naval)
  • Re: Obama Says what Neocons dont want to hear
    ... "If the government spends money it will help the ... "Some say `It's not a stimulus bill, it's s spending bill', well WHAT ... You need to understand the nature of the problem: Our economy is in ...
    (alt.autos.toyota)
Loading