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Suggests actions that should be taken by the administration of the U.S. president who will be elected in 2004 to address the country's dependence in the Middle East for a larger percentage of its energy needs. Strategies that must be pursued to reduce vulnerability to the political shocks of energy-exporting states; Projected average annual increase in global energy demand between 2000 and 2030 by the Paris, France-based International Energy Agency; Proposition for the next presidential administration to push an ambitious pipeline development policy with Russia; Promulgation of fuel-switching as a fundamental part of the U.S. energy policy.

Deals with the reform agendas of U.S. presidential candidate John Kerry to use ethanol-based fuel as a means of transforming the transportation infrastructure to disengage the country from importing oil products. Source of ethanol fuel products; Information on the cellulosic ethanol products developed by the Canadian biotechnology company Iogen; Benefits of cellulosic ethanol.

Discusses gas detection for alternate-fuel vehicle facilities. Primary regulations in the United States that affected fleet owners; Types of alternate fuel; Hazard control steps.

The article is part of a series called "We Ask: When Will The Pain Go Away?" in which a panel of experts consider the damage to the 2008 U.S. economy and offer solutions. He believes that the economic boom in Eastern Europe has helped cause the economic slowdown in the U.S. The author considers the importance of researching and developing alternate fuel solutions to ultimately eliminate dependence on petroleum. The effects of rising oil prices on the food market is discussed.

The article presents information on the use of alternative fuel for cars in the U.S. According to the U.S. automobile industry people, utilities, governments, and citizens convinced of the benefits and opportunities of the switch must join in the effort. Engineers have already started working on some projects including alcohol-fueled vehicles which offer near-term help for many of the economic and ecological problems of gasoline-powered cars. The automakers are of the view that the conventional cars modified as flexible-fuel vehicles can run well on mixtures of gasoline and methanol as high as 85% methanol.

Reveals the ineffectiveness of the fuel switching system in reducing sulfur dioxide emissions at the Powder River Basin (PRB) coal preparation plant in Wyoming. Background of the PRB coal preparation plant; Information on the fuel switching system; Factors that affect the PRB coal preparation procedures.

Discusses the implication of switching fuels on coal handling and processing equipment used by coal-fired electric power plants in the United States. Modifications designed to increase mass airflow through the pulverizers at Union Electric's Labadie power plant; Use of low-sulfur Powder River Basin coal in the Kincaid Generation LLC power plant; System for coal dust suppression in the Pleasant Prairie power plant of Wisconsin Electric.

Reports on the interest of United States electric utilities in converting oil-fired boilers to Orimulsion fuel. Orimulsion's composition; Testing recommendations for Orimulsion nitric oxide production.

The article informs that high emphasis on adopting Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicles in the U.S. has been given by government of various states to curb growing use of petroleum fuel. Topics discussed include flex fuel vehicles and CNG vehicles as the primary alternative fueled fleets in Oklahoma, effectiveness of CNG for refuse vehicles in general and issues related to building CNG fueling stations.

The article presents the author's views on the use of corn-based ethanol as an alternative to gasoline in the U.S. The author says that laws mandating the production and consumption of larger amounts of ethanol has created an artificial demand for corn, driving up its price. The author says that farmers have begun planting corn in place of other crops, leading to an increase in the prices of those displaced crops. The author says that between 2007 and 2008, prices for wheat have tripled.

California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has announced his support of Hydrogen Highways, a plan to build 200 hydrogen filling stations in the state by 2010. Proponents say California must make the investment if it wants automakers to get serious about hydrogen as a clean alternate fuel, but opponents say the costly proposal could become another boondoggle, like the electric-car initiative of the 1990s.

This editorial focuses on the hype surrounding ethanol and gasoline independence. While admitting that ethanol is a valuable and necessary supplement to the U.S. gasoline supply, the author criticizes the extreme one-sidedness that many take in seeking to completely transition from fossil fuels to alternate sources. Existing problems with ethanol and a lack of long-term research are presented.

Focuses on the renewed interest of the U.S. in the development of fossil fuel alternatives. Problems with ethanol from corn; Method for improving switchgrass for ethanol production; Projects which support President George W. Bush's goal to enhance renewable energy supplies.

Reports on the incentives offered by using discarded tires as fuel, according to Palo Alto, California-based Electric Power Research Institute. Advantages of using tires as fuel; Using fluidized-bed combustion technology.

The article discusses the impact of cheap natural gas on the U.S. petrochemicals industry. Topics include how natural gas from shale beds is fueling the U.S. petrochemicals industry, such as the increased construction of chemical facilities to export liquefied natural gas, fuel switching from coal to gas in the electric-power sector, and why low gas prices is making combined-cycle power an attractive energy alternative in the U.S.

The article reports the prediction by the U.S. Energy Information Administration that higher crude oil prices will continue, sparking increased demand for alternative sources. The agency believes that the trend is spurred by the possibility that members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries will not increase their combined production capacity.

Comments on the reliance of the U.S transportation sector on petroleum. Requirements for the transition to alternate fuels; Impact of the Arab oil embargo; Overview of the energy package of the federal government.