Ronald Bailey's article on electric cars (March-April) is well written, informative and addressed many related subjects. There is, however, another related subject that should have been addressed, namely, where will the electricity come from?

Current energy sources for electricity are said to be insufficient, and current energy technologies (coal, nuclear, etc.) have been mostly rejected for expansion by politicians and others in control. Green technologies have not been declared sufficient, and many of their potential building sites have been found unacceptable by politicians and others.

Are we getting ready for another ethanol-like experience? As demand for electricity increases as a result of population growth and electric car usage, both supply and price may become challenges.

(In response to Mr. Goldberg's point see CE Newswire, "Why the atom is the answer" at www.chiefexecutive.net)

In response to our CE Online Newswire, "The Assault on Growth," concerning problems with the Obama administration's stimulus policies and lack of incentives for investment, readers offered a variety of strongly held views.

Marc D. Goldberg

President & Consulting Principal

SuMa Partners, Ltd.

Boca Raton, FL

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