On Wed, 26 Dec 2007 14:08:09 -0500, Gene Kearns
wrote:

Perhaps an "energy race" similar to the "space race" would be a good
idea. There were people in the late 50's and early 60's that thought
that was the most ridiculous thing conceivable..... but the benefits
continue to accrue to this day. I'd like to see any sort of technology
that would free us from the shackles of foreign oil and return some
value to the American Dollar.

Diesel Electric.

I'm telling you, that's the only way to go.