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Alternative Fuels
As the world enters the twenty-first century, air pollution becomes more important, and scientists are estimating that our oil supplies will not last much longer; everyone looks for a new more efficient way of getting around. Vehicles are not a passing fad, so instead of finding new forms of transportation, we find alternative fuels. These fuels are either natural or man-made, and are alternatives to fossil fuels. ... Many people have different opinions on which will be the fuel of the future, but experts agree that the future lies in alternative fuels. ... It is stated by the Alternative Fuels Data Center, that an electric car may be cheaper to charge, than to buy gasoline for another vehicle, of similar size and weight. ... This was the idea that was suggested in Charleston West Virginia, at an alternative fuels seminar. ... Electricity is a better alternative, because it is fairly cheap, especially if peak rates are taken advantage of. ... “Every continental state has access to natural gas through pipelines” (Alternative Fuels Data Center). ... With so much possibility it is no wonder the alternative fuels data center can boast that “vehicular use of natural gas has tripled from 1996…” Refueling is not a big problem, because vehicles can be refueled at public stations or private residences. ...
Perhaps the best alternative to gasoline is ethanol. ...
If scientists do find a perfect alternative to gasoline, diesel engines will still be polluting the air, and taking up nonrenewable resources. ... There is a plant-based alternative to diesel, called bio-diesel. ... Bio-diesel is safe, biodegradable, and reduces serious air pollutants such as particulates, carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, and air toxics… (Alternative fuel)
Bio-diesel can be used in mixes up to forty percent in most engines but pure bio-diesel usually requires slight modifications to a diesel engine to run well.
Approximate Word count = 1355
Approximate Pages = 5.4
(250 words per page double spaced)
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