Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2005/04/22
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]There's a lot of work being done in the fuel-cell and similiar technology spaces. In the world of submarines it's called "Air Independent Propulsion". There are many routes being explored, especially by EU nations. Although the massive amount of electrical power needed by a submarine for propulsion and operation isn't required for something like a car, there is lots to be learned by building at the larger scale and then working down. New and more efficient solar cells are continuing to be developed with both lower production costs and better conversion efficiency. And the biologists might have some technology too in future decades. In the short-run we just have to be more efficient and figure ways to boot-strap to a different technology and different way of thinking. I have serious doubts that the current administration in D.C. is thinking at ALL so we'll have to do it in spite of them. Adam