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MagiK, hybrid cars do not require any additional "electrical resources." The engine is self-charging. There is no increased infrastructure needed. These are the hurldes of electric cars that the hybrid overcomes. Yes, they use gas -- 50-75% less gas, as I said.
Fuel cell cars will also carry infrastructure demands, as you mention. I still think we need to develop them.
Solar cells are not opposed by eco nuts, and I'm getting a little pissed at that term. Anyway, solar cells work well in conjunction with other technology, and can work very well on the roofs of buildings. Actually, they can work well on the roofs of buildings in conjunction with a "green roof" garden to minimize stormwater runoff and provide heat/cooling insulation for the buildings. Going forward in Chicago, most buildings will be required to have a green roof by code -- this will be coming along in the very near future.
Back to Alaska -- I'm not trying to mischaracterize you. I think we simply have a hole in our knowledge. I bet there has been exploration (even if uninvasive) of what reserves are available in the Tongas. You disagree, and conjure the image of greenie meanies who refuse to let that happen. I think one of us is factually right and one wrong, and we just need the time to Google it and find out what the facts of the matter are.
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