finite nature of fossil fuels requires that an alternative be made market ready; pond scum or algae biofuels could be that market ready alternative. In the article, “Biodiesel from algae: challenges and prospects”, Scott (2010) discussed biofuels ability to be used with the current infrastructure; Scott states: With the need to reduce carbon emissions, and the dwindling reserves of crude oil, liquid fuels derived from plant material – biofuels – are an attractive source of energy. Moreover, in
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Adding Alternative Fuel Vehicles to the Lotus Rental Fleet BCOMM 215 March 11, 2013 Sharon Bronson-Sheehan Adding Alternative Fuel Vehicles to a Fleet This year more than ever, Americans are beginning to be concerned about the use of petroleum, due to the significant cost increase of gasoline and diesel, possibility of global warming, and energy security. Abstract Fossil fuels have been a primary fuel source for the industrial world, for centuries. Fossil fuel costs have been at all-time high
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5 Alternative Fuels used today to mitigate Air Pollution 1. EthanolEthanol is an alcohol-based alternative fuel that is made by fermenting and distilling crops such as corn, barley or wheat. Ethanol can be blended with gasoline to increase octane levels and improve emissions quality. 2. Natural GasNatural gas is an alternative fuel that burns clean and is already widely available to people in many countries through utilities that provide natural gas to homes and businesses. When used in natural
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Americas largest oil and gas corporations. Now-a-days we mostly depend up on Fossil fuels to run our day to day life to produce gas for vehicles and for electricity daily use etc. As we all know that Fossil fuels are non-renewable resource. As increase in population use of fossil fuel also increasing which results all these resources will depleted. So, we have to replace existing technology with an alternative Technology like to produce electricity we can use Big Water Turbans and wind mills or
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an Alternative Fuel Source Objectives: This study aims to compare the effectiveness of a paper charcoal and a wood charcoal in producing fire. It specifically aims to determine: 1. Which can last longer between the paper charcoal and wood charcoal as fuel source. 2. Which is more effective to use as a fuel source. Hypothesis: There is no significant difference between the paper charcoal and the wood charcoal as an alternative fuel source. Scope
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Conclusion 8 Bibliography 9 Executive Summary The majority of our nation’s energy is highly dependent on finite fossil energy sources, like coal and oil. Using fossil fuels to create electricity creates emissions that are both harmful to the environment and our health. Renewable energy sources provide a clean and viable long term alternative to fossil fuels. Renewable energy is energy generated by natural resources in the form of solar, wind, geothermal, hydroelectric, and tidal waves.
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US History, Period 2 May 29, 2013 Due to the source of energy we rely on, humanity is making excessive amounts of greenhouse gases. Currently, fossil fuels are the primary sources of energy. These include oil, coal, and natural gas, and they account for 85 percent of the total energy sources used in the Unites States. The air pollution made by fossil fuels upsets the delicate natural balance of the Earth resulting in global warming or climate change, the disappearance of the
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Alternative Energy Since hundreds of years oil and gas has been pumped out of the Earth. They are the lifeblood of the modern world and the combustion engine, their heart. The amount being pumped every year is increasing and so is the demand. But how long can this go on for? Oil and gas, the energy lifelines of the world today, will come to an end someday. That someday is not so far, and the world must look for new sources of alternative energy. When we speak of alternative energy, we don’t refer
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Alternative Energy With the world economy growing at a fast pace, energy demand too has been witnessing a sharp rise in the past few decades, with demand mainly originating from the big developing economies of Asia, namely, India and China. Factors such as high population growth, growing urbanisation and changing lifestyles in these developing nations are behind the increase in demand for energy. According to International Energy Agency (IEA) estimates, during 1990-2008, while world population
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Growing air pollution in many California cities is accelerating the search for alternative fuels. Electric drive vehicles (EDVs) are one way of reducing vehicle emissions that contribute two-thirds of all air pollution in most cities. Some electric drive technologies are battery electric vehicles (BEV), hybrid electric vehicles (HEV) and fuel cell powered vehicles (FCV). To support the introduction of EDVs, Pacific Gas and Electric Company is playing a critical role in evaluating and developing new
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