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Originally Posted by shakran
No one stepped in and forced Ford to improve on the model T or Microsoft to improve (loosely defined  ) PC operating systems. Ford improved the Model T because they wanted to sell more cars. Microsoft upgraded operating systems because they wanted to sell more software. And big oil is researching "alternative" energy because it sees that oil will eventually run out and it doesn't want to die with the oil reserves.
We don't need government to tell the oil companies to research hydrogen fuel sources. In fact, it would do harm to the energy future if government did that, since hydrogen is a bullshit dead end. |
I guess you missed the sarcasm pointed at the post above me. Where he said/implied BP didn't have to put a cent into R&D, because profit was more important.. I agreed and in a very sarcastic way.
No where in my post did I say anything about the government. (How quick some want to accuse others that do not share their beliefs that they want gov't interference right away.)
It's not government's duty, however, it is a company's duty to keep moving forward and devote as much as possible into the quest of developing a better more cost efficient product. If you decide to sit on your ass and do nothing or the bare minimum don't be surprised if someone else comes along with a better mousetrap and leaves your ass in the dust.
At least that is my belief.
It is also my belief that a new power source will not be developed or sold in the US for a very long time, (because of big oil governmental control, and US patent rights being fought over), however, Europe and Asian countries will have one within the decade.