Most of these miracle, alternative energy vehicles are what I would call "displaced energy" vehicles. They look great on paper but energy isn't free; that grim reaper of acceleration will come around and demand his due. If it means dozens more coal-fired power plants then I guess they can just pay Algore for some carbon absolution credits, or if it means nuclear energy, they will just have to flagellate themselves in their tortured guilt. Someone's gotta put a dime in that thing. We're gonna need more dimes.
Right, they transfer energy from one form to another, and then ignore the orignal source of energy. That is exactly what this is all about.