Should the government mandate that all cars be fueled by alternative fuels?

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I am debating, I just need some evidence that argues this resolution Resolved: That, by 2040, the federal government should mandate that all new passenger vehicles and light trucks sold in the United States by powered by alternative fuels.

Nothing about energy. Just why a mandate is bad. I was thinking something regarding the halt of ingenuity and innovation. Or socialism even.
By the way, I need NEED sources.

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How is algae turned into a usable fuel?

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After researching alternative fuels, algae seems to have high potential. It seems the best way is to use an expeller press, but whats is the "oil" that comes from pressing algae… Vegetable oil? How can the extracted oil then be used to make a fuel that can run in a car?

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Why should all cars be powered on alternative fuels?

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What are the alternative fuels availabe?
Why should we change?
Would the effects on the economy be positive or negative?
How much would it cost?

I have to write a debate for my speech class on this and I affirm the reolustion.
If you know any good sources or information, please tell me.

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What are the valid reasons to oppose the development of alternative fuels.?

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Recently there have been several questions and answers raising concerns about the use of alternative fuels. To this end, different claims were made but they tended to be poorly cited and erroneously portrayed.

So… what are the genuine reasons that people have for opposing wind, solar, tidal, geothermal energy.

And please, opinions are fine but if you’re going to state ‘facts’ then please substantiate them with credible links.

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What are some good websites to find info on alternative fuels?

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I’m doing a persuasive speech on alternative fuels (I’m for it) but I need some websites that give good info.

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