Don_DicklePosting here first before no stupid questions. Have or has anyone developed synthetic oil? That does not rely on sucking the earth dry? And we can pretty much get rid of the oil prob?
About 100 years ago I think it was the army made something that can turn wood, cow pies, etc into a gas that can run a jeep or generator.
Look up “wood gasifier”
Although I’m sure it pollutes even worse than oil, and produces less horsepower.
Nah, it burns quite clean. At least for combustion.
You can buy modern wood gasifiers as central heating options. They are efficient and clean, but unfortunately more expensive than simpler options. I would have quite liked one myself, but the 8k € surcharge over the cheaper option went over my budget.
Fore mobile applications: too bulky and heavy.