We are in a virtual death match to get access to this technology before the evil ones stifle it's advancement and keep it from the unwashed masses. We are in a race to weasle out from under their grip, and they are in a race to get their electronic straight jacket in place so they can have their way with us forever. Much of this is behind the recent oil pricing...not Peak oil, which is just their favorite ruse du jour.
And it is the reason why Darpa has invested in companies like this
http://www.hindu.com/seta/2005/02/03/stories/2005020300431600.htmIt is to keep it for themselves(suppression) , not deliver it to you, on a silver platter