Comments on: With Podesta Running Obama's Transition, Energy Clearly Tops http://gas2.org/2008/11/05/with-podesta-running-obamas-transition-energy-clearly-tops/ What is the future of fuel? What's new? What's next? Since 2007, Gas 2 has covered a rapidly changing world coming to terms with its oil addiction. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:40:40 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Jo http://gas2.org/2008/11/05/with-podesta-running-obamas-transition-energy-clearly-tops/#comment-6391 Jo Tue, 11 Nov 2008 21:07:56 +0000 http://gas2.org/?p=1228#comment-6391 This is good news, and I hope Obama follows some of amorris19's advice - if he keeps an open ear, a cool head, and takes on some Big Business advisors, I think he'll more than live up to the hope/hype. This is good news, and I hope Obama follows some of amorris19′s advice – if he keeps an open ear, a cool head, and takes on some Big Business advisors, I think he’ll more than live up to the hope/hype.

]]> By: Jo http://gas2.org/2008/11/05/with-podesta-running-obamas-transition-energy-clearly-tops/#comment-28577 Jo Tue, 11 Nov 2008 21:07:00 +0000 http://gas2.org/?p=1228#comment-28577 This is good news, and I hope Obama follows some of amorris19's advice - if he keeps an open ear, a cool head, and takes on some Big Business advisors, I think he'll more than live up to the hope/hype. This is good news, and I hope Obama follows some of amorris19′s advice – if he keeps an open ear, a cool head, and takes on some Big Business advisors, I think he’ll more than live up to the hope/hype.

]]> By: KONSTANTIN JOHN PAPPAS http://gas2.org/2008/11/05/with-podesta-running-obamas-transition-energy-clearly-tops/#comment-6390 KONSTANTIN JOHN PAPPAS Tue, 11 Nov 2008 11:06:13 +0000 http://gas2.org/?p=1228#comment-6390 PUT PRESSURE TO THE ELECT-PRESIDENT FOR MORE DECISIVE GREEN POLICIES PUT PRESSURE TO THE ELECT-PRESIDENT FOR MORE

DECISIVE GREEN POLICIES

]]> By: KONSTANTIN JOHN PAPPAS http://gas2.org/2008/11/05/with-podesta-running-obamas-transition-energy-clearly-tops/#comment-28576 KONSTANTIN JOHN PAPPAS Tue, 11 Nov 2008 11:06:00 +0000 http://gas2.org/?p=1228#comment-28576 PUT PRESSURE TO THE ELECT-PRESIDENT FOR MORE DECISIVE GREEN POLICIES PUT PRESSURE TO THE ELECT-PRESIDENT FOR MORE

DECISIVE GREEN POLICIES

]]> By: amorris19 http://gas2.org/2008/11/05/with-podesta-running-obamas-transition-energy-clearly-tops/#comment-6389 amorris19 Sat, 08 Nov 2008 17:08:07 +0000 http://gas2.org/?p=1228#comment-6389 President-elect Obama believes in the non-traditional approach to achieve the "change we need". So rather than Gore, Schwarzenegger or the other Gov's, here's an unlikely, but very appropriate non-traditional approach for Energy Secretary under President Obama: Andrew Liveris, current CEO of the Dow Chemical Company. He's been out preaching abut the need for a truly comprehensive energy policy in the U.S. for a long while now, most recently at the coveted podium of the Detroit Economic Club. Every time he speaks, he's told he should be running for public office. Given his company is hugely connected to the energy sector and he is vastly knowledgeable of all things energy on a global basis, this non-traditional choice makes a lot of sense. President-elect Obama believes in the non-traditional approach to achieve the “change we need”. So rather than Gore, Schwarzenegger or the other Gov’s, here’s an unlikely, but very appropriate non-traditional approach for Energy Secretary under President Obama: Andrew Liveris, current CEO of the Dow Chemical Company. He’s been out preaching abut the need for a truly comprehensive energy policy in the U.S. for a long while now, most recently at the coveted podium of the Detroit Economic Club. Every time he speaks, he’s told he should be running for public office. Given his company is hugely connected to the energy sector and he is vastly knowledgeable of all things energy on a global basis, this non-traditional choice makes a lot of sense.

]]> By: amorris19 http://gas2.org/2008/11/05/with-podesta-running-obamas-transition-energy-clearly-tops/#comment-28575 amorris19 Sat, 08 Nov 2008 17:08:00 +0000 http://gas2.org/?p=1228#comment-28575 President-elect Obama believes in the non-traditional approach to achieve the "change we need". So rather than Gore, Schwarzenegger or the other Gov's, here's an unlikely, but very appropriate non-traditional approach for Energy Secretary under President Obama: Andrew Liveris, current CEO of the Dow Chemical Company. He's been out preaching abut the need for a truly comprehensive energy policy in the U.S. for a long while now, most recently at the coveted podium of the Detroit Economic Club. Every time he speaks, he's told he should be running for public office. Given his company is hugely connected to the energy sector and he is vastly knowledgeable of all things energy on a global basis, this non-traditional choice makes a lot of sense. President-elect Obama believes in the non-traditional approach to achieve the “change we need”. So rather than Gore, Schwarzenegger or the other Gov’s, here’s an unlikely, but very appropriate non-traditional approach for Energy Secretary under President Obama: Andrew Liveris, current CEO of the Dow Chemical Company. He’s been out preaching abut the need for a truly comprehensive energy policy in the U.S. for a long while now, most recently at the coveted podium of the Detroit Economic Club. Every time he speaks, he’s told he should be running for public office. Given his company is hugely connected to the energy sector and he is vastly knowledgeable of all things energy on a global basis, this non-traditional choice makes a lot of sense.

]]> By: ChuckL http://gas2.org/2008/11/05/with-podesta-running-obamas-transition-energy-clearly-tops/#comment-6388 ChuckL Thu, 06 Nov 2008 17:39:45 +0000 http://gas2.org/?p=1228#comment-6388 Tim, You did not go back far enough in history. Ford used plastics made from soy beans before WWII. My 1940 Studebaker Champion was equipped with a "hill holder" that Subaru, I believe, now brags about to keep your manual transmission car from rolling backward at a traffic light while you are using one foot on the gas and the other on the clutch. Active roll stability control was introduced by Mr. Arthur Vogel, of Columbus, Ohio, at Lockbourne AFB in 1954. It worked very well, but the problem was that then a $500 option on a $1200 car wasn't likely to sell well. The problem with our car companies isn't that they don't know how to do things, but that they either don't believe we will buy them or the great cars that they have build and do sell in Europe are kept from our shores by the disparity between European and U.S. vehicle safety regulations and the refusal of U.S. liberals to accept proven ideas from others. Tim, You did not go back far enough in history.

Ford used plastics made from soy beans before WWII. My 1940 Studebaker Champion was equipped with a “hill holder” that Subaru, I believe, now brags about to keep your manual transmission car from rolling backward at a traffic light while you are using one foot on the gas and the other on the clutch.

Active roll stability control was introduced by Mr. Arthur Vogel, of Columbus, Ohio, at Lockbourne AFB in 1954. It worked very well, but the problem was that then a $500 option on a $1200 car wasn’t likely to sell well.

The problem with our car companies isn’t that they don’t know how to do things, but that they either don’t believe we will buy them or the great cars that they have build and do sell in Europe are kept from our shores by the disparity between European and U.S. vehicle safety regulations and the refusal of U.S. liberals to accept proven ideas from others.

]]> By: ChuckL http://gas2.org/2008/11/05/with-podesta-running-obamas-transition-energy-clearly-tops/#comment-28574 ChuckL Thu, 06 Nov 2008 17:39:00 +0000 http://gas2.org/?p=1228#comment-28574 Tim, You did not go back far enough in history. Ford used plastics made from soy beans before WWII. My 1940 Studebaker Champion was equipped with a "hill holder" that Subaru, I believe, now brags about to keep your manual transmission car from rolling backward at a traffic light while you are using one foot on the gas and the other on the clutch. Active roll stability control was introduced by Mr. Arthur Vogel, of Columbus, Ohio, at Lockbourne AFB in 1954. It worked very well, but the problem was that then a $500 option on a $1200 car wasn't likely to sell well. The problem with our car companies isn't that they don't know how to do things, but that they either don't believe we will buy them or the great cars that they have build and do sell in Europe are kept from our shores by the disparity between European and U.S. vehicle safety regulations and the refusal of U.S. liberals to accept proven ideas from others. Tim, You did not go back far enough in history.

Ford used plastics made from soy beans before WWII. My 1940 Studebaker Champion was equipped with a “hill holder” that Subaru, I believe, now brags about to keep your manual transmission car from rolling backward at a traffic light while you are using one foot on the gas and the other on the clutch.

Active roll stability control was introduced by Mr. Arthur Vogel, of Columbus, Ohio, at Lockbourne AFB in 1954. It worked very well, but the problem was that then a $500 option on a $1200 car wasn’t likely to sell well.

The problem with our car companies isn’t that they don’t know how to do things, but that they either don’t believe we will buy them or the great cars that they have build and do sell in Europe are kept from our shores by the disparity between European and U.S. vehicle safety regulations and the refusal of U.S. liberals to accept proven ideas from others.

]]> By: ChuckL http://gas2.org/2008/11/05/with-podesta-running-obamas-transition-energy-clearly-tops/#comment-6387 ChuckL Thu, 06 Nov 2008 17:25:08 +0000 http://gas2.org/?p=1228#comment-6387 The big problem with Obama and his plans is that he is a control freak who believes that tax increases to provide WELFARE payments called "Refundable Tax Credits" will somehow create jobs, despite the overwhelming indicators of history that removing money from the economy by any means, taxation or inflation is counter productive to growth of the economy. The imposition of Government, read Obama here, control by subsidy will have the effect of limiting research and especially entry into the business of producing the alternative fuels. And it is fuels, liquid or compressed or liquefied gasses that we need for long distance travel. Biodiesel can provide this capability without a change in our distribution system. The only change needed is to replace the gasoline engines in automobiles with the more efficient diesel engines available. Electricity simply won't provide the range nor the quick refueling needed for long trips. There is no economically viable battery technology available in the foreseeable future that could do the job. Battery power is viable for short range vehicles now, although still expensive. We definitely need alternative electricity production, which is what Wind, Wave, Solar, and Nuclear are actually producing. Nuclear power is SAFE. we have been using it for over 50 years in aircraft carriers and submarines without any major incidents that could be attributed to the nuclear power source. Some of our forward military bases are powered by small nuclear reactors, possibly a development of those used in submarines. We can solve the water use of alternative fuel development by desalinization of sea water. We have provided desalinization plants to some foreign governments, even ones that don't like us very much. Why are we not using this technology in California to allow the Colorado river water to be used inland, rather than in southern California. The big problem with Obama and his plans is that he is a control freak who believes that tax increases to provide WELFARE payments called “Refundable Tax Credits” will somehow create jobs, despite the overwhelming indicators of history that removing money from the economy by any means, taxation or inflation is counter productive to growth of the economy.

The imposition of Government, read Obama here, control by subsidy will have the effect of limiting research and especially entry into the business of producing the alternative fuels. And it is fuels, liquid or compressed or liquefied gasses that we need for long distance travel. Biodiesel can provide this capability without a change in our distribution system. The only change needed is to replace the gasoline engines in automobiles with the more efficient diesel engines available.

Electricity simply won’t provide the range nor the quick refueling needed for long trips. There is no economically viable battery technology available in the foreseeable future that could do the job. Battery power is viable for short range vehicles now, although still expensive.

We definitely need alternative electricity production, which is what Wind, Wave, Solar, and Nuclear are actually producing. Nuclear power is SAFE. we have been using it for over 50 years in aircraft carriers and submarines without any major incidents that could be attributed to the nuclear power source. Some of our forward military bases are powered by small nuclear reactors, possibly a development of those used in submarines.

We can solve the water use of alternative fuel development by desalinization of sea water. We have provided desalinization plants to some foreign governments, even ones that don’t like us very much. Why are we not using this technology in California to allow the Colorado river water to be used inland, rather than in southern California.

]]> By: ChuckL http://gas2.org/2008/11/05/with-podesta-running-obamas-transition-energy-clearly-tops/#comment-28573 ChuckL Thu, 06 Nov 2008 17:25:00 +0000 http://gas2.org/?p=1228#comment-28573 The big problem with Obama and his plans is that he is a control freak who believes that tax increases to provide WELFARE payments called "Refundable Tax Credits" will somehow create jobs, despite the overwhelming indicators of history that removing money from the economy by any means, taxation or inflation is counter productive to growth of the economy. The imposition of Government, read Obama here, control by subsidy will have the effect of limiting research and especially entry into the business of producing the alternative fuels. And it is fuels, liquid or compressed or liquefied gasses that we need for long distance travel. Biodiesel can provide this capability without a change in our distribution system. The only change needed is to replace the gasoline engines in automobiles with the more efficient diesel engines available. Electricity simply won't provide the range nor the quick refueling needed for long trips. There is no economically viable battery technology available in the foreseeable future that could do the job. Battery power is viable for short range vehicles now, although still expensive. We definitely need alternative electricity production, which is what Wind, Wave, Solar, and Nuclear are actually producing. Nuclear power is SAFE. we have been using it for over 50 years in aircraft carriers and submarines without any major incidents that could be attributed to the nuclear power source. Some of our forward military bases are powered by small nuclear reactors, possibly a development of those used in submarines. We can solve the water use of alternative fuel development by desalinization of sea water. We have provided desalinization plants to some foreign governments, even ones that don't like us very much. Why are we not using this technology in California to allow the Colorado river water to be used inland, rather than in southern California. The big problem with Obama and his plans is that he is a control freak who believes that tax increases to provide WELFARE payments called “Refundable Tax Credits” will somehow create jobs, despite the overwhelming indicators of history that removing money from the economy by any means, taxation or inflation is counter productive to growth of the economy.

The imposition of Government, read Obama here, control by subsidy will have the effect of limiting research and especially entry into the business of producing the alternative fuels. And it is fuels, liquid or compressed or liquefied gasses that we need for long distance travel. Biodiesel can provide this capability without a change in our distribution system. The only change needed is to replace the gasoline engines in automobiles with the more efficient diesel engines available.

Electricity simply won’t provide the range nor the quick refueling needed for long trips. There is no economically viable battery technology available in the foreseeable future that could do the job. Battery power is viable for short range vehicles now, although still expensive.

We definitely need alternative electricity production, which is what Wind, Wave, Solar, and Nuclear are actually producing. Nuclear power is SAFE. we have been using it for over 50 years in aircraft carriers and submarines without any major incidents that could be attributed to the nuclear power source. Some of our forward military bases are powered by small nuclear reactors, possibly a development of those used in submarines.

We can solve the water use of alternative fuel development by desalinization of sea water. We have provided desalinization plants to some foreign governments, even ones that don’t like us very much. Why are we not using this technology in California to allow the Colorado river water to be used inland, rather than in southern California.

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