Yep, we have over a 100 year supply of natural gas already drilled, tapped, and ready to insert into the distribution infrastructure, distributed by over 50 major companies. We also have an 800 year supply of coal. We can use this natural gas in vehicles IF the service stations would install the compressors. However, the oil is distributed by 6 major oil companies. We can also make synthetic diesel fuel and gasoline out of coal. Why are we importing oil? Half of our trade deficit is imported oil. 25% of our nations power is privided by the existing 103 nuclear power plants. Why not switch the coal to nuclear (also cleans up the air). Then switch the coal to synthetic transportation fuel. Stop imports. Creates 1,000's of new jobs (with health care benifits) in the manufacturing and distribution of the new fuels.
