>I know we do some research into alternative forms of energy. What I meant was results -- something that replaces some or all of our oil and gasoline usage.

Replace personal armored personnel carriers with regular cars. Engine of less than two liters can get you the same speeding ticket the 4-5-6 liter behemoth can.

I've read in 2000 that the US would be already independent from imported oil if SUVs and personal trucks were replaced with cars. That's before all this stool started hitting the fan.