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Gasoline will dominate for a long while, panelists say

The Houston Chronicle -- With no technology offering the perfect solution, automakers are pursuing a multipronged strategy to reduce greenhouse gases by improving fuel efficiency and developing cars that run longer and better from an array of energy options.

But most motorists still can expect regular trips to the gas pump for quite a while, industry representatives said Wednesday at the IHS Cambridge Energy Research Associates CERAWeek energy conference.

“The future has to be a very diverse portfolio of answers,” said Britta Gross, who works on energy systems and infrastructure with General Motors Co., part of a panel that discussed the future of transportation.

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threewheeler Champion Author Seattle Posts:2,307 Points:285,550 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Mar 11, 2010 10:15:17 AM Ignore threewheeler Report Abuse it's too bad people only want alternatives when the prices are high.
Gassed01 Champion Author Toronto Posts:1,741 Points:850,400 Joined:Jan 2006	Message Posted: Mar 11, 2010 10:05:25 AM Ignore Gassed01 Report Abuse The auto industry needs to agree on a technology and pursue it together so that there's critical mass to support the subsequent building of infrastructure to support it. All this dabbling in this and that is futile and will never have the roll out potential.
klatu2u All-Star Author New Jersey Posts:831 Points:197,475 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Mar 11, 2010 10:03:27 AM Ignore klatu2u Report Abuse I want my Jetsons car..
CPapi Veteran Author Chicago Posts:349 Points:83,850 Joined:Nov 2009	Message Posted: Mar 11, 2010 9:33:15 AM Ignore CPapi Report Abuse Is GM certain they are going to be involved in the "future of transportation?"
Dennis783 Champion Author Wisconsin Posts:8,756 Points:1,747,790 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Mar 11, 2010 9:20:46 AM Ignore Dennis783 Report Abuse We just need to keep developing alternatives. In the past, we've stopped being serious about alternative energies until the next crisis hits
twiper1 Champion Author San Diego Posts:2,941 Points:631,120 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Mar 11, 2010 9:19:29 AM Ignore twiper1 Report Abuse It WILL take a while, but it can be done
SUPERQUACK Champion Author Sacramento Posts:1,467 Points:986,025 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Mar 11, 2010 9:19:09 AM Ignore SUPERQUACK Report Abuse GREENHOUSE GASES ARE A "THING OF THE PAST " ALONG WITH AL GORES INTERNET INVENTION AND WINDMILLS ..... LETS DIG AND GET WITH THE PROGRAM !!!!!
jarrjazz1 Champion Author British Columbia Posts:2,189 Points:446,240 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Mar 11, 2010 9:18:25 AM Ignore jarrjazz1 Report Abuse keep conserving!
GryphonX Champion Author Nevada Posts:2,871 Points:729,730 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Mar 11, 2010 9:17:18 AM Ignore GryphonX Report Abuse It's going to be VERY difficult to replace liquid fuels - they're just too entrenched ...
skippypa Champion Author Hawaii Posts:3,519 Points:764,140 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Mar 11, 2010 9:16:49 AM Ignore skippypa Report Abuse The knowledge is there but the experts don't want to put it to use so we suffer using gasoline.
The_Gunslinger Champion Author Arkansas Posts:1,897 Points:384,340 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Mar 11, 2010 9:16:33 AM Ignore The_Gunslinger Report Abuse It's been around for decades and will still be strong in the future.
TimEum Champion Author Alabama Posts:7,488 Points:1,380,335 Joined:Dec 2005	Message Posted: Mar 11, 2010 9:16:24 AM Ignore TimEum Report Abuse By far the largest greenhouse gas is water vapor. I don't think we should mobilize the world to rid the skies of water vapor. Carbon dioxide comprises less than 10% (perhaps as little as 5%) of the greenhouse gases in the sky and much of that is naturally produced and not man-made.
rowing All-Star Author Macon Posts:880 Points:261,610 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: Mar 11, 2010 9:11:38 AM Ignore rowing Report Abuse We need to be drilling for oil here, instead of sitting and doing nothing.
stadlgi Champion Author Akron Posts:1,793 Points:1,192,350 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Mar 11, 2010 9:10:36 AM Ignore stadlgi Report Abuse Greenhouse gases - BAH HUMBUG!
LittleBlueCarNY Champion Author Albany Posts:1,145 Points:551,840 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Mar 11, 2010 9:09:32 AM Ignore LittleBlueCarNY Report Abuse It will dominate because everything now is based on it and that will take a long time to change...and it will be very expensive.
nigelb Champion Author Virginia Posts:3,494 Points:527,450 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: Mar 11, 2010 9:09:15 AM Ignore nigelb Report Abuse On a repeat of Top Gear last night, I watched a piece on the new Honda hydrogen fuelled car which is only for sale in California at this time. It looks very impressive, and has a range comparable to a conventionally powered vehicle.
ziyulu Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:3,470 Points:650,225 Joined:Aug 2007	Message Posted: Mar 11, 2010 9:06:43 AM Ignore ziyulu Report Abuse Blackice from Twin Cities... May I remind you that the President's name is OBAMA without the bizarre embellishment. You needn't agree with him, in fact that you don't, could make this thread more interesting. However, as a citizen, you owe the office respect. Just the basic stuff you learned at home and teach your children now. Schoolyard puns belong in the schoolyard.
Robert44 Champion Author Columbus Posts:2,835 Points:752,825 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Mar 11, 2010 9:06:34 AM Ignore Robert44 Report Abuse No kidding!!!
indyjim Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:4,758 Points:1,348,695 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Mar 11, 2010 9:05:41 AM Ignore indyjim Report Abuse I believe meetings between auto manufacturers around the world should convene whereby engineers would make presentations on all the possibilities. When concluded a vote should take place on the viable options available. Choose the top two and THE WORLD will focus on those and there will be uniformity and economies of scale.
POPSAZ All-Star Author Arizona Posts:650 Points:278,940 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Mar 11, 2010 9:04:23 AM Ignore POPSAZ Report Abuse The best ideas always come out on top, if we can afford them
esorsd Champion Author St. Louis Posts:1,087 Points:692,050 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Mar 11, 2010 9:02:19 AM Ignore esorsd Report Abuse it's too bad people only want alternatives when the prices are high.
Blackice Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:3,191 Points:806,240 Joined:Oct 2003	Message Posted: Mar 11, 2010 9:02:13 AM Ignore Blackice Report Abuse This is why we needed to start building new refineries and do more drilling right here in the US two years ago. If McCain would of won instead of Obummer...we might be working on those projects right now. I know...big IF!
915Chief Champion Author San Diego Posts:3,645 Points:715,050 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Mar 11, 2010 9:01:32 AM Ignore 915Chief Report Abuse Makes sense, no one single alternative is leading the pack.
madison8359 Champion Author Cleveland Posts:2,880 Points:623,135 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Mar 11, 2010 9:01:26 AM Ignore madison8359 Report Abuse Yes, we realize this, use of renewable fuels, will take time and money. But it must and will happen, with or without these players. For a variety of reasons, environmental, economic, political and supply we must kick the oil addiction soon.
DeepInOhio Champion Author Ohio Posts:1,939 Points:629,435 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Mar 11, 2010 9:00:37 AM Ignore DeepInOhio Report Abuse Without any real viable alternatives, what do people expect?
sivart Champion Author Arkansas Posts:11,922 Points:2,104,055 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Mar 11, 2010 8:59:09 AM Ignore sivart Report Abuse Surprised? Not!
snappytom2 Rookie Author Corpus Christi Posts:36 Points:58,120 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Mar 11, 2010 8:58:44 AM Ignore snappytom2 Report Abuse In response to CptnCanada's concern over killing electrons it should be noted that it takes over 200,000 times as much energy to kill an electron as is released by burning one gasoline molecule. By current energy standards we are 98 lb weaklings when it comes to mother nature. For the expected future, electrons are here to stay. If we could "burn" electrons our consumption in the US would drop from 12.000,000 gallons of gas per day to of order 50 gallons of electrons per day. At that rate, with the current size of the car's fuel tank, one would have , with one fillup, enough fuel for the life of the car with over 99% left when it hit the junk yard. Now that is real fuel economy!
DAK1960 Champion Author Illinois Posts:1,917 Points:402,185 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Mar 11, 2010 8:57:14 AM Ignore DAK1960 Report Abuse not only do they need to get their acts together and develop more fuel efficient cars but we need to drill everywhere and put up 20 new nuclear power plants.
walkit1 Champion Author Memphis Posts:1,254 Points:720,500 Joined:Jan 2007	Message Posted: Mar 11, 2010 8:56:39 AM Ignore walkit1 Report Abuse The motors that go to the moon get about 6,000 gal. per mile. Folks want a balance of power and efficiency. If you had never driven a high horse power V-8 then you would be ok with some little low power low torque ride.
SeerLV Champion Author Las Vegas Posts:3,493 Points:716,710 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Mar 11, 2010 8:55:40 AM Ignore SeerLV Report Abuse When gas goes back up to $4 - $5 a gallon (or more) people will be looking for alternatives.
suzyq2007 Champion Author Dallas Posts:2,809 Points:779,075 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Mar 11, 2010 8:54:09 AM Ignore suzyq2007 Report Abuse I know I will have a gasoline powered car instead of an electric car. there may be some other
my2002m Champion Author Tulsa Posts:1,332 Points:701,415 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Mar 11, 2010 8:53:50 AM Ignore my2002m Report Abuse We are a long ways from a replacement to using gas in autos. We are making progress, but still a long ways to go.
wwcj Champion Author Virginia Posts:1,530 Points:371,345 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Mar 11, 2010 8:53:49 AM Ignore wwcj Report Abuse This is why we need more energy plants (refineries, LGN Ports, Wind, Wave, Solar, nuclear in every county in the US and Canada. Need to Drill everywhere, not just 50 miles off the coast.
Tatalah Champion Author Riverside Posts:5,744 Points:1,502,410 Joined:May 2003	Message Posted: Mar 11, 2010 8:53:25 AM Ignore Tatalah Report Abuse Perhaps the R&D of hydrogen should be done by entities other than the oil companies.
Lizzylou Champion Author Stockton Posts:4,530 Points:1,503,725 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Mar 11, 2010 8:52:34 AM Ignore Lizzylou Report Abuse YES I too agree that gasoline will be here for a while!
Doubleeez Champion Author Connecticut Posts:2,747 Points:545,740 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Mar 11, 2010 8:51:05 AM Ignore Doubleeez Report Abuse We're a long, long way from seeing the disappearance of gasoline use in cars.
papou Champion Author Tampa Posts:5,683 Points:937,185 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Mar 11, 2010 8:49:27 AM Ignore papou Report Abuse we build engines to go to the moon why not a car that will get more than 14 in town and 19 on the road thats what my 2006 Mercury averages !
cdanielwyke Champion Author Greensboro Posts:1,550 Points:409,485 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Mar 11, 2010 8:47:33 AM Ignore cdanielwyke Report Abuse I vote for Mr. Fusion. :-P
RUNNER10520 Sophomore Author Cleveland Posts:117 Points:560,340 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Mar 11, 2010 8:46:42 AM Ignore RUNNER10520 Report Abuse Roadjet hit the nail on the head, everyone wants a piece of your a--!
tomok Champion Author Portland Posts:18,312 Points:1,368,110 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Mar 11, 2010 8:46:05 AM Ignore tomok Report Abuse Gasoline will be around for a long time to come, it may dominate or it may not. There will be an assortment of ‘fuels’ to choose from, all that matters is which one will you choose? Also, vehicles will need to have high MPG, a reasonable cost, are ‘multi’ fueled and very reliable.
justinoles All-Star Author Orlando Posts:871 Points:180,055 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Mar 11, 2010 8:44:16 AM Ignore justinoles Report Abuse We will switch when it is absolutely necessary, it is a sad truth...
BEngr Champion Author Illinois Posts:1,706 Points:613,135 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Mar 11, 2010 8:44:04 AM Ignore BEngr Report Abuse While there is a lot of talk that the days of the gas engine are limited, I know that they will be around the rest of my life.
roadjet Champion Author Baton Rouge Posts:8,886 Points:1,124,970 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Mar 11, 2010 8:40:20 AM Ignore roadjet Report Abuse It is becoming increasingly impossible to match the profitability of years past with refineries. They have long been the cash cow and will not settle for less profits. So finding creative new ways to drain consumers pockets will still be the main focus.
jb107 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:4,699 Points:1,647,015 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Mar 11, 2010 8:38:59 AM Ignore jb107 Report Abuse I have no plan to ever switch from gas.
bluebird1 Champion Author Toronto Posts:10,726 Points:2,146,295 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Mar 11, 2010 8:38:42 AM Ignore bluebird1 Report Abuse This is stating the obvious & no Bluevangroup - global warming is not a hoax...just one set of stats from a particular world renowned science org. The proof is all around...especially this last winter.
CPGas1815 Champion Author Michigan Posts:1,686 Points:247,170 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Mar 11, 2010 8:37:36 AM Ignore CPGas1815 Report Abuse Don't you just love these articles that are written by one of the oil industry's butt kissers. I'm certainly not looking forward to "regular trips to the gas pump for quite a while." What has happened to all of the talk about building our nation's transportation infrastructure to meet the transportation challenges of both today and tomorrow? Where are the mass transportation projects such as high speed trains, new and improved state and interstate highways, and the development of solar powered commuter vehicles? To sever our reliance upon the products that are both choking our planet and devastating the economic stability of our nation, we must pro-actively invest in revolutionary technologies to truly realize an energy independence. Subsidizing archaic infrastructures and ignoring the ideas of progressive forward thinking individuals and scientists will only strengthen our energy providers stranglehold over consumers that they are currently and gluttonously enjoying.
CruisinLinda Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:6,448 Points:1,291,200 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Mar 11, 2010 8:35:29 AM Ignore CruisinLinda Report Abuse Who are they kidding? Oil refineries are closing, as we read in another article posted today and this quote: "None of us will sell more gasoline than we did in 2007," Tony Heyward, group CEO for oil giant BP, said during a recent earnings teleconference. The weaning from oil began three years ago.
vizilo Champion Author British Columbia Posts:1,941 Points:1,836,595 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Mar 11, 2010 8:34:07 AM Ignore vizilo Report Abuse No chance to effectively substitute gasoline for a very long time
DirtDauber Champion Author San Antonio Posts:1,830 Points:652,745 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Mar 11, 2010 8:33:55 AM Ignore DirtDauber Report Abuse The newer thoughts regarding the type of energy used to move us from one place to another are only a crutch. AlGore strikes again.
nozzle46 Champion Author Little Rock Posts:2,488 Points:628,205 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Mar 11, 2010 8:32:54 AM Ignore nozzle46 Report Abuse No, BlueVanGroup, we cannot admit global warming is a hoax.
afghaned Champion Author Hamilton Posts:4,364 Points:311,350 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Mar 11, 2010 8:32:11 AM Ignore afghaned Report Abuse This looks like a repeat from tuesday or Wednesday.
DarthDadJr Champion Author Virginia Posts:3,333 Points:644,485 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Mar 11, 2010 8:30:38 AM Ignore DarthDadJr Report Abuse This is obvious...gas-powered vehicles will still dominate, but we are starting the period of transition to other type of vehicles.