The Quest For The Alternative Fuel - Just Like A Movie

We have to find an alternative 

before fossil fuels run out

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Take a big picture at what’s going on in our quest for the new alternative fuel and you might probably feel that you’re watching a movie.

The Big Problem

Almost everybody knows what the big problem is – fossil fuels will be depleted in the near future and we have to find an alternative source of energy. Although we already have other energy sources in the form of nuclear power plants, wind turbines and hydroelectric plants, what we are aiming to develop are those that are more portable and safe so that we can bring them with us. So that it can power our mobile devices and our vehicles.

The Quest

Today’s race for alternative fuel is not only about discovering an outstanding approach that can be harnessed to produce energy. It is about which type of fuel will be used by the public in general.

With many alternative fuels such as biofuels, in the form of cellulosic ethanol and butanol, hydrogen and fuel cells, and more than 500 hundred competitive companies around the world each exploring them in the search for the most viable replacement for fossil fuels, we begin to wonder about the type of fuel that we will ultimately use.

The Climax

The climax of today’s race may happen in two ways. Either it will be on the day that we cannot afford to obtain fossil fuels or on the day when using alternative fuel is remarkably viable that it will be more sensible to use them. In the US, on the other hand, this climax became more marked with the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, which set a deadline to increase consumption of biofuels by 2022.

The Ending

The ending is unpredictable but the quest for new alternative fuels must not end with their widespread use. The search has to go on.

Although many political and scientific groups say that the 2022 goal will likely be unattainable, this must not stop us from pursuing this goal. A goal is never more easily attainable than through hard work and dedication.

Whether we fail or not, what is important is that we’ve made huge leaps toward the goal. Our scientists, innovators, entrepreneurs and researchers must not be disheartened. We, on the other hand, must be more reasonable and understanding about the difficulties in developing a revolutionary material.

We must be keen on what is going on around us. But just like ordinary moviegoers, we must expect the key players in this race to also give what we want from any good movie – a superior story. We must always be watching.