The End Of Oil Is Here, Today

by J John Swanko

05/04/2010 (People Port)Our Navy is changing fuels again. They use lots of bio-fuels now. The goal, half of all energy needs will come from alternative fuels by 2020. When I wrote, We Are At The End Of The Oil Era, Did not think I would be writing this so soon. The Navy's Hybrid ship, Makin Island, saved more than a million dollars on her maiden voyage.

Our Navy's Secretary, Ray Mabus, has a plan. Much like the Navy of our past, She will become alternatively fueled. From the current dependence on oil, nuclear to a large assortment of sippers. Those betting against our Navy and Marines will be wrong -again.

The switch from sail to coal caused a big fuss, settled in the Civil War. The switch from coal to oil allowed the refueling at sea. Changed the whole concept of war. The switched to nuclear proved reactors could be made safe and deliver power for civilians.

Our Navy is setting out to expand our reach, while cutting costs. This will help our farmers, cut our oil dependence dramatically, while encouraging civilian adaptations to the new reality, The Oil Era is setting. We have seen many firms convert parts of their fleets to electric or hybrid for surface transportation. The Navy is changing everything. The thought of a warship dressed out in solar panels may one day happen, however, this new reality is here today.
I am testing alternate platforms.

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