And it guzzles even more when you step on the gas. It never, ever creates more energy. If Wallman's calculations are correct, the only explanation is that some form of a small-scale nuclear reaction is taking place inside that bubbling tank. Perhaps it's cool fusion instead. Wallman is one of a legion of garage researchers who gathered Saturday in a ramshackle Holiday Inn in Bethesda, Maryland, at the first Conference on Future Energy .
Some presenters are careful engineers hoping to attract investors.
Others ooze the unwholesome patina of snake-oil salesman hoping to make a fast buck. Cold fusion advocates hope vindication is finally about to arrive. Send it . Use this version. E-mail this to a friend.