DOE ARPA-E Oil Fuel Alternatives – Synthetic Fuel Research – Popularmechanics.com.

These intiatives by the DOE are promising.

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Suggests moving beyond oil and coal.

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Even though oil is running out and current levels of consumption cannot be sustained, there are still hurdles ahead for the widespread use of biofuels, but they can be overcome.

19 Hurdles for Large-Scale Biofuel Use: Reflections from the Emerson BioRefinery Summit.

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The eco world of investments is going to need a guiding hand in government to deal with the low oil prices. The low price can’t last forever, and it is remarkable that investors are not taking a linger term view. Not that long really. I imagine in 5 years or so, or perhaps just next year, we will see a return to those high priced days.

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