[KevinTheOmnivore]

Originally Posted by The One and Only...

In order to generate large amounts of energy via hydroelectric, you need lots of fast moving water. There just isn't enough like that to make hydroelectric the main source of energy in the country. It could help, but never be the major source.

I'll admit that petroleum is probably the most diverse fuel on the planet, being that it can be used for more various purposes than other outlets.

This doesn't mean we can't change our mindset and revert to multiple sources of energy. I also think you're mistaken about the hydro power. I think we probably have the benefit of more rapid water ways than most other nations....

If electric cars were cheap and more efficient (which they can/will be), people will be fine with it. It's no more alien of a concept than sticking a hose in your car and filling it up with a fossil fuel.

My point is, when will these cars become cheap and more efficient?[/quote]

When do DVD players and hummers become cheaper? Like all things, through marketing and advertisement, demand will increase for an efficient "charge her at home" kind of vehicle. Demand often fuels innovation.

A lot of people car about what's on their roof top. That, and solar energy has to be used somewhat conservatively. It's not like you can just write up an electric bill.

It's more DIY, IMO. It's more about personal responsibility and balance. Aren't these "American" attributes....?

Think of the cost it would take to transport that energy out of the desert. I mean, just look at long distance phone bills and I think you'll see my point...

I think the amount of energy they'd absorb and generate could compensate for that, but I might be wrong....