There's a lot out there in the papers about offshore drilling, and Nancy Pelosi and whatnot. It's a hugely charged political issue - are you for or against?
Whether you are for or against, it is worth checking out this blog post. The author cites a lot of important facts at the beginning, and proceed to argue that we should really be focusing on fuel flexibility, not off-shore drilling - we need to build cars that can run on a variety of fuels.
I think he makes a solid point. At the same time, I'm no mechanical engineer and therefore I don't understand the technical challenges associated with building such engines. I do know that they definitely exist, though.
The author also emphasizes the connection between oil and national security. Although I, personally, agree with him it should be noted that strengthening national security and developing sustainable energy can also be considered independently.
The article is definitely worth a read, so check it out.
Courtesy of Cleantech Blog
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