There was a debate regarding the best way to have clean aut0motive transport.  Is it better to substitute biofuels for petroleum or to build plug in hybrids.  Actually, I am not sure the two are mutually exclusive.  Anyway,  Tom Konrad, an astute analyst whose web site, Alt Energy Stocks,  is now listed among “Jim’s Recommended Sites”,  has weighed in with an alternative position.   You can read it here.

It is an interesting discussion for those who come at the subject from a global warming perspective. I’m sure some farmers would love Tom’s solution. There may be no definitive answer, but Tom’s synthesis of the discussion of two antagonists plus his own insights provide a better understanding of this long term issue. 

In my view, the Israeli’s have decided what the answer is for their country and are putting their money on solar thermal electricity feeding an all-electric fleet.  I would not want to bet they are wrong.  On the other hand, as discussed here, other countries will make other choices for other good reasons. 

Tags: energy investments

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