Most transportation fuels are liquids, because vehicles usually require high energy density, as occurs in liquids and solids. High power density can be provided most inexpensively by an internal combustion engine; these engines require clean burning fuels, to keep the engine clean and minimize air pollution. The fuels that are easiest to burn cleanly are [...]
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Because most oil is consumed for transportation most mitigation discussions revolve around transportation issues. Fuel substitution While there is some interchangeability, the alternative energy sources available tend to depend on whether the fuel is being used in static or mobile applications. Biofuel The use of biofuels, which are fuels derived from recently dead biological material, [...]
In terms of 2007 inflation adjusted dollars, the price of oil peaked on June 30, 2008 at over $143 a barrel. Before this period, the maximum inflation adjusted price was the equivalent of $95–100, in 1980. Crude oil prices in the last several years have steadily risen from about $25 a barrel in August 2003 [...]
Transportation is a major contributor to air pollution in most industrialised nations. According to the American Surface Transportation Policy Project nearly half of all Americans are breathing unhealthy air. Their study showed air quality in dozens of metropolitan areas has worsened over the last decade. In the United States the average passenger car emits 11,450& [...]
As fuel costs continue to rise we can expect to see decreased demand for gasoline in the United States. As such, alternative fuel, electric, and hybrid vehicles will play an ever important role for American consumers.
The first type and probably the most often seen one as well is the electric car. The electric car is fully electric, no petrol or diesel engine on board.
People may be surprised to know that the idea of electric and hybrid vehicles have been present even before the gasoline engine was invented. A lot of people with their brilliant ideas revolutionized modern transportation as it is today. With the rise of health-threatening pollutants, new age electric and hybrid vehicles are truly becoming a reality.
Toyota hybrid cars were the first to hit the market. After decades of quality gas-fueled vehicle manufacturing, Toyota Motor Corp. redirected its creative efforts in an environment friendly direction.
Which is the best hybrid car ever made so far? Who can point to a hybrid vehicle and say this is the best hybrid car? Well, if you really want to make a difference, let me tell you this is something very difficult to do.
With gasoline prices sky rocketing, to over $4 per gallon, both foreign and american hybrid cars are in demand. To get the best gasoline mileage possible, it is important that you take great care with your driving habits. Here are 10 tips for getting the best gas mileage with your hybrid car.
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