What is the next generation of business people? What is the next generation of their cars? Hydrogen, diesel, E85, or something else? This year’s North American International Auto Show announced an alternative propulsion vehicle for business people. Ranging from bio-fuel to fuel cell, it is clear that hybrids are still the most energy efficient technologies available today.

Many “next generation” gas-electric hybrids were unveiled. While dual-mode hybrids are efficient at stop and go traffic, they don’t quite add as much on the highways. A new concept plug-in hybrid from Saturn can potentially go for 10 miles on pure electric power, before needing to use gas.But whether its battery technology, plugging into the grid, powering vehicles from solar, nuclear, or wind, all renewable fuels come into play. Automakers say that having a diverse set of alternatives is the best way to reduce our dependence on gasoline.

As one who lived long time in three different countries I personally like to compare everything. The biggest part of my life I spent in Russia which looks completely different right now from what I remember about 10 years ago. Business people doing international business transactions know that Russia is a modern and powerful country.

I recently came across the book “The Next American Century: How The U.S. Can Thrive As Other powers Rise” which deals with the issue of how American economy will “survive” along with the power of rising economies of India, Japan, Russia, China and Europe. I have never had, how the authors say “sorry tale”, but I guess, it is pretty much calming those business people who feel uncomfortable.

According to Brent Scowcroft, former National Security Adviser to Presidents Gerald R. Ford and George H.W. Bush: “We live in an era of great opportunity. In The Next American Century, two brilliant young foreign policy thinkers argue that the growing strength of India, China, Japan, Russia and Europe, competitors but not enemies, can benefit the U.S. as long as we invest anew at home. The Next American Century provides a strong, practical, optimistic lesson that Americans should take to heart.”

This video is a brief introduction to the book. Enjoy your weekend!

This nice Sunday evening I decided not to follow the style of my blog. I am posting a cute video of Pangea Day Celebration, something unusual, that has never been tried before. Desmond Tutu, Christian Amanpour, the hosts in LA, Queen Noor and Carolyn Porco welcome us and take us to Saturn introducing the film “Pangea…” This is celebration of technology, humanity and peace.