Okay here it is in a nutshell. I have done a shiatload of research on "alternative energy" . What I learned was quite shocking at first. Then it all made sense when you get the big picture. Here are some truths that will sound ridiculous at first but I challenge you to research yourself.

The MPG you see from cars is not controlled by the auto industry. Its controlled by BIG OIL. They control the planet. There are 100s of inventions from the last 100 years that would have eliminated the need to run cars on petrol and pollute the atmosphere. The technology to get better mileage is not new. Its old as farts. Do some research on vapor carbs, and fuel reformers. They have been around for 80 years or so. They triple mileage with ease.
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And it gets better. The technology to run cars on water has been around for 100 years. and its way more powerful than petrol and there is no pollution.

BUT.

all this cool technology is useless. it wont make it on your next car till the oil industry is ready to stop selling oil at big profits. sad but true.
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