I.C.E. are far superior as long as you have a supply of fuel. But steam power has been around for centuries. Hasn't there been any modern improvements since the '50s or '60s to make steam engines more competitive? ...or at least improved enough to be an alternative source of power? I only ask because you seem to know a lot on this subject and it's damned interesting. You would think there'd be much more interest in steam power among preppers and the Ted-in-the-shed types.