"National Security Consequences of Oil Dependency," startlingly frank about the futility of seeking energy independence.

"hypercars," "the reduction could be stunning." For example, a PHEV with next-generation lithium batteries, constructed with carbon fiber, charged overnight from the grid (preferably from domestically generated renewable energy), and running on E-85 cellulosic ethanol or biodiesel, could squeeze 1,000 mpg from the petroleum it uses.

Stunning indeed! Read more from "Fighting Terror with Hypercars"