re: #142 Gus 802

Right. Solar and wind would have to be done at a massive scale. Right now it takes years just to get approved on a dozen little old wind turbines. If the idea is to lower our dependence on oil we’re not even ready for that since electric vehicles are still a work in progress and the electrical grid required to sustain such vehicles isn’t even present. Until that time comes we will need oil to be refined into gasoline to power our vehicles.

Solar and Wind should be small scale, experimental until they are viable. Right now it is a waste of money that could be better spent. Research and development of both at a healthy level should be encouraged.

Electric vehicles have a good potential, even with a normal grid. The electricity can come from coal, gas and nuclear and reduce the need for oil.