Tough Energy Legislation Needed as Prices Soar
New laws should address long-term energy concerns--even if they lead to higher energy prices.
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Betting on Biocrude
Biofuels that can be transported with existing pipelines could have an edge over ethanol.
Hybrids versus Electric Cars
GM is on the hybrid bandwagon while other automakers continue to argue against it.
Power from Space?
A study released by the National Security Space Office says that space-based solar-power systems could be built within several decades.
Hybrid Power for Soldiers
Combining energy technologies could help lighten the load.
The Real Scoop on Plug-in Hybrids
They won't cause blackouts, and they don't actually have to be plugged in.
The Skinny on a Gas Tax
An economist argues that raising taxes on gasoline could have an unexpected benefit: a less obese population.
The High Costs of Biofuels
A new report warns of the dangers of relying on biofuels to reduce carbon emissions and oil consumption.
GM's Advanced Combustion Saves Fuel
The automaker demonstrates long-awaited homogeneous-charge-compression ignition.
Bush Establishes DARPA for Energy
A new agency will fund risky research that just might pay off.
