Im doing a physics report on alternative energy sources. Why we are doing basic science in physic, i am unaware, but i still need an answer (:
Thanks!

What will the environmentalist have to complain about if we switch to alternative energy sources? Will they start to "Tax" the wind and sun?

Will they come up with new theories saying wind turbines and solar panels are hogging too much natural resources, which is causing global warming, lol??

What next? They already complain about the turbines killing birds?

There are many alternative energy sources out there, but none that are readily available, cheaper then gas, and easy to retrofit on an automobile. Electric cars are great but have you seen any recharging facilities near your home? No.
Joe Cool- Yes I have seen a wall outlet, but you need to research electric vehicles. A regular 120 wall outlet will take about 10 hrs to full charge a SMALL car, 4 to 5 hours to charge with 240.

They do have magna-charge inductive charging paddles which are the "facilities" that I am talking about, and take a few minutes to fully charge a car. How many of those have you seen?

I dont think that electric vehicles are economical at this point, because electric cars energy is definitely cheaper then gas, but an electric cars range is about 50 miles on the liberal side, before you have to charge it for 5 hours. You cant go on a road trip with an solely electric car, unless your stopping constantly and recharging which is an inconvenience, and the opportunity cost definitely outweighs the benefits.
Joe Cool- I think change will occur, when consumers drive demand for these alternative fuel vehicles. Right now hybrid vehicles are more expensive then regular gasoline cars.

And also as you suggest the charging times takes a few hours, which is for a small euro car which typical americans dont want. And even if they did, how many americans take road trips? No one has time to take in the local flavor and spend more time and money to wait 4-5 hours to charge their vehicle just to drive a few hours and repeat the process. Typical Americans wont go for that unless there are "facilities" that are readily available.

Change wont happen, until consumers drive demand that forces businesses to put out alternative energy vehicles that are more economical and efficient then gas. So I ask my question again. Also what do you all think of biofuels and biodiesel?
Lazez Faire- Mile per gallon on an electric vehicle is not applicable to that vehicle, there is no gallons of anything in electric, it all depends on charge. Unless you show me a source, I highly doubt that a person can ge 100 miles off of one charge. Also you make it seem like electric cars are cheap and most American families can buy another car to drive, to offset their gas counterpart. So if it is so economical and cheap then why dont you have one? Also those batteries you talk about, cost a couple thousand dollars to replace, and you need to replace them every few years.

Dont get my wrong, I believe in electric cars but I dont see the efficiency in them. I drive over 80 miles a day and once a month I drive 500 miles round trip for business trips. I dont think electric cars are viable at this point in time. A company needs to come along and make an efficient electric car, with networks in the US to charge these cars within a few minutes.

What factors might detract from creating cars with higher fuel efficiency or cars that use alternative energy sources?

i am doing a project on acid rain
i need to find some information on alternative energy sources to help prevent acid rain

i need to know what would be the pros and cons of the alternative energy sources

i need links as well so plz help me.

We have a lot of wind here in the Midwest US. I was just wondering why the heck we don't have more? I am very concerned about conserving fossil fuels and the environment. I think that we shoud decrease our fossile fuel usage by about 40%. It's a big stretch, but with new hybrid technology coming soon. and with exploring alternative energy sources. How can I write a letter convincing the government to make more wind plants even before the presidential election?
thanks,
Sam

Warren Buffett invested 5M in wind power and Bill Gates has placed millions in fuelcell, both of which are alternative energy sources. Does anyone know WHICH company, stock or shares that these guys have invested? Thanks!

It’s already begun. Business will drive toward change because the cost savings makes alternative energy sources so much more profitable. How long will it take for developed nations to change?

im doing a project on alternative energy sources and i need to know if solar energy is the most used

is there a website you know that might provide that ?

i need to make a table of comparison of the most known alternative energy sources .. comparing their effeciencies, sizes (MW) , cost and stuff like that in numbers

would appreciate ur help .. thnx

I'm doing a debate and need evidence that says alternative energy incentives (such as tax breaks, etc.) will make more people use alternative energy sources. If you can find any thing that says they will, please answer. Thank you!

could you say that use of alternative energy sources is not widespread because the country only allots little money for it?

why?

what are other problems?
uhh, any country? the US, perhaps?

The cell of your body absolutely does not use nucleic acids as alternative energy sources. Suggest why?