A previously uncommercialized, renewable, abundant, cost-effective, source of energy, based on new magnetic conversion systems, will emerge in the near future. In mass production, it can make batteries, ultracapacitors and fuel-cells technologically obsolete (or marginal). Future cars and vehicles, of every conceivable variety, are likely to feature all-electric propulsion. Once that fact becomes apparent, fuel prices can be expected to rapidly decline. New coal burning and nuclear power plants will not be needed, as parked cars, trucks and buses can sell power to the grid.

"2009  -  The first quantum generators (tapping space energy) are developed. Available in portable and household units, from a few kilowatts upwards, they can produce electricity indefinitely. Central power stations close down: the age of pylons ends."
Prediction made by the late Sir Arthur Clarke in 2001.

Hans Coler, a German inventor, demonstrated a magnetic alternative to conventional methods of producing electricity in 1926. His work was examined by two teams of university professors. A distinguished scientist found there to be “no fraud, hoax or fault” involved. The device, called the Magnetstromapparat (magnet current apparatus), was described in a Report by British Intelligence in 1946. In 1978, 34 pages of the Report were declassified. They are readily found on the internet. In that Report, one of these devices is stated to have run for three months in a locked room in the Norwegian Embassy in Berlin. Coler stated that the magnet strength remained constant. He suggested the device was tapping a new source of energy. He called it "Raumenergie" (space-energy).

Space, since the time of Paul Dirac, is believed by eminent scientists to be chock full of energy. Converting some of this energy, believed to be present everywhere in the universe, is now the subject of, thus far, little known science and technology. This work does not violate thermodynamic laws. It opens a path to powering our planet without the need for fossil or uranium fuels. It can replace the need for batteries of all sizes with a power source, similar in size, which maintains constant output and never needs to be recharged. It is also likely to end the need for fuel cells and marginalize the role of ultracapacitors (which may still prove useful for vehicle acceleration).

The first application to automobiles will involve removing the plug and cord from a plug-in hybrid and substituting a two kW (2,000 watt) generator that converts this surprising new energy source. This could happen within the next 12 months. It will be a harbinger of the end of the era of fossil and uranium fuels. Every automobile manufacturer will ignore the event only if they are ready to cede market share to competitors.

The next application to cars will involve replacement of the need for an engine or fuel-cell. On a prototype basis, this should be possible in no more than three years. With 24/7 development, it can happen in less time. Once these higher power genereators are in production, cars so equipped will never need gas or oil. Automobile manufacturers can expect to sell every such vehicle they make. Sales volume will sharply rise. Large numbers of new jobs will be created. The economy will experience new growth.

The ultimate application will turn parked cars into power plants. Equipped with fuel-free generators that produce perhaps an average of 100 kW - parking lots can be equipped so that power can be sold to the local electric power utility. No physical connection will be needed. Technology already exists that can wirelessly transmit up to 150 kW to the power grid. Car owners can be paid. Cars will become a source of income. Many vehicles are likely to pay for themselves over a reasonable period of time.

When parked at home, a car or pickup will be able to wirelessly transmit 10kW to the house. Imagine the advantages during storms or other emergencies.

New power plants fueled by coal, oil and uranium will not be needed. The era of imported oil and fossil or nuclear fuels can begin to end.

Magnetic energy conversion systems potentially promise to supersede the power sources and batteries used for everything from cell phones to ships and aircraft. All can be expected to eventually dispense with any need for fuel.

The price of oil and gas, as well as foods and consumer goods presently reflecting the rising cost of energy, can be expected to fall. The benefits of this new era of abundant energy will have a positive effect on the lives of men, women and children all across the planet.