Capt. JG wrote:
I don't care what China buys, but actually the Arabs would care, since we
would be setting the precedent for non-polluting transport and China would
likely follow our lead. We can even sell them the technology. The point is
that we won't be dependent upon Arab states. Lack of air/water/ground
pollution would be a second benefit. Even China and India don't want
pollution.

You're talking about a country with some of the filthiest rivers in
the world....