Free Essays on Ethanol As An Alternative Car Fuel

  1. Alternative Fuels in Motor Vehicles

    ALTERNATIVE FUELS : ALTERNATIVE FUELS IN MOTOR VEHICLES Alternative Fuels: Alternative Fuels in Motor Vehicles [pic] Vernon Vincent Jackson Writing 105, Highline Community College Current Alternative Fuels [my subtitles suck! Help me Angie! Am I on the right track?] Today in our...

  2. Alternative Fuels

    to high prices of oil. Alternative fuels have become a new way to conserve on oil. Company's are mixing ethanol, or corn oil, with gasoline to reduce the use of oil. They are mixing it at a 10 to 90 ratio also called E10 and at a 85 to 15 ratio called E85. Ethanol should be mixed with gasoline...

  3. Turn Your Car Green

    Turn Your Car Green Are you tried of paying high prices for gas? Are you tried of America relying on foreign oil to fuel our automobiles? In the last week, I have heard more and more friends, neighbors and co-workers complain that we need to finally get serious about pushing alternative-fueled vehicles...

  4. Ethanol Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends And Forecast, 2013 - 2019

    Ethanol Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends And Forecast, 2013 - 2019 Ethanol is a volatile, colorless and flammable alcohol. Major industrial applications of ethanol include pharmaceutical, alcoholic beverages, chemical feedstock, fuel and others. Ethanol is produced from...

  5. Ethanol Market - Global Industry Share, Growth, Forecast, 2013 – 2019

    Transparency Market Research Single User License: Ethanol Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2013 - 2019 Transparency Market Research State Tower, 90, State Street, Suite 700. Albany, NY 12207 United States www.transparencymarketresearch.com sales@transparencymarketresearch...

  6. Ethanol Market: Global Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment 2015-2025 by Future Market Insights

    Global Ethanol Market Share, Global Trends, Analysis, Research, Report, Opportunities, Segmentation and Forecast, 2015 Future Market Insights www.futuremarketinsights.com sales@futuremarketinsights.com Report Description Report Description Ethanol is a compound which is manufactured...

  7. Food Topic:Food for Fuel

    for Fuel As the terrible social impacts of food-crop based biofuels continues to stir debate, so do questions about pollution and global warming, and the issues that need to be addressed to curve this ecological problem. Most scientists and environmentalists are striving for change in the fuels we use;...

  8. The Hydrogen Fuel Cell: a Cleaner Future

    The Hydrogen Fuel Cell: A Cleaner Future In today’s fast paced world we try to find alternative methods for improving traditional things. Energy is one of these areas of exploration. With the dawn of the green movement we must find cleaner, more efficient and cost effective methods of powering...

  9. The Impact of Ethanol Production on Prices of Agricultural Products in the U.S.A.

    The Impact of Ethanol Production on Prices of Agricultural Products in the U.S.A. Introduction The energy crisis in the early 1970s as a result of Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) oil embargo disrupted global oil and energy supplies and prices. In addition the ambition to...

  10. Future Fuels

    Writing 122 Future Fuels One of the biggest threats to our planet today is global warming. And it so happens that the United States accounts is the biggest contributor to this environmental problem. Scientist have said and proven that the cause of global warming is the carbon emissions from...

  11. Result of Burning Fuel and Human Mistakes

    Air Pollution is the result of burning fuel and human mistakes. It is the main cause for human death, environmental deterioration, and global warming. For a person to take a stand on air pollution, they must first fully understand what it is. Air pollution causes various amounts of effects, environmentally...

  12. Ethanol Fuel

    thought that ethanol as an alternative fuel source was a brilliant idea, including myself. It was thought that ethanol mixed with gasoline would greatly help the environment and cut down on gasoline prices. However, through my research I have found that ethanol is a poor choice of alternative fuel because...

  13. Ethanol

    through a rough rise about the modifications needed to accommodate ethanol in motor vehicle. Before I start, does anyone know some of its properties which differentiate itself with petrol? Yeps. They are the ones on the projector.# Ethanol has a uniquely narrow vapourisation temperature, so an air heating...

  14. Alternative Fuels: Unavoidale Necessity

    The use of alternative fuels in the United States has become an unavoidable necessity. Alternative fuels, such as Ethanol, Hydrogen, and Fuel Cells, will help reduce the release of greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere. Greenhouse gases are gases within the atmosphere that trap the heat from solar...

  15. Should the Government Continue to Promote Ethanol as an Alternative to Imported Oil?

    decades, the energy debate in this country has pitted so-called pro-oil realists against idealistic advocates of alternative energy. The pro-oil commentators have attempted to discredit alternatives by saying they make up a tiny share of energy consumed and that dependence on oil is a choice of the marketplace...

  16. Alternative Fuel Cars

    INTRODUCTION There four main types of environmentally friendly types of cars. Hybrid, solar powered, Hydrogen fuel cell powered and nitrogen powered cars. I am going to investigate whether they are the solution to petrol/ diesel powered cars, whether they are indeed environmentally friendly and whether the...

  17. Alternative Energy

     Alternative Energy SCI/362 Environmental Issues and Ethics August 5, 2013 Introduction Americans’ health, security, and economic well-being are tied to climate and weather. In the last 2 years, the United States experienced 25 climate- and weather-related disasters exceeding...

  18. Automobile Polution

    risen over $2.50 a gallon. Electric cars produce almost no pollution at all. The E.P.A estimates that by 2050, almost everyone will be driving an electric powered car (Borensein, “E.P.A 3). Have you ever been stuck on traffic before and seen all of those cars sitting there emitting gasses? Environmental...

  19. The Societal, Environmenta, L and Economic Implications of Biofuels

    Bio fuels: Are they a viable alternative? By Andrew Abad Prof Shapiro ENC1101 With mounting concerns for the availability of fossil fuels, knowledge of its finite supply, the projected 25 percent increase in global consumption by the year 2030 (Hester, 2006) and the incredible amounts...

  20. Bioethanol Production

    global production and utilization of bio-ethanol fuel Mustafa Balat *, Havva Balat Sila Science and Energy Unlimited Company, Mekan Sok, No 24, Trabzon, Turkey a r t i c l e i n f o a b s t r a c t Bio-fuels are important because they replace petroleum fuels. A number of environmental and economic...

  21. Dfghjk

    Sources: Opposing View Points: Support for hydrogen fuel: Nicholls, Tom. "Hydrogen Can Replace Petroleum-Based Automotive Fuels." Opposing Viewpoints: Energy Alternatives. Ed. Barbara Passero. Detroit: Greenhaven Press, 2006. Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center. Gale. St Edwards University. 13...

  22. good resource

    CFO regarding the incorporation of alternative fuel vehicles to the fleet, legitimate references have been reviewed to ensure the best information and research for the analysis. The information provided by the selected resources shows research related to alternative fuel, cost, and the type of vehicles...

  23. Lifeblood

    the U.S. needs to research and develop alternative fuel sources. It does not take much thought for one to see how important oil is in modern life. There are many products produced from refined crude oil. These include; kerosene, which is used in lamps and jet fuel; gasoline and diesel, which is used to...

  24. Discussion Paper on the Environment and Automotive Tax Structure

    or designed with several policy goals in mind, and thus may have an indirect environmental impact. As vehicle technology, engine technology and fuel types advance, governments will need to carefully consider the most appropriate types of taxation policies to apply in order to reach their desired...

  25. The Smart Car

    The Smart Car In 1991, Nicolas Hayek, chairman of Swatch, announced an agreement with Volkswagen to develop a battery-powered “Swatch Car”. Hayek said his goal was to build “an ecologically inoffensive, high-quality city car for two people” that would sell for about $6400. The Swatchmobile was...

  26. Rise of the Hybrid: Hybrid vs. Gas Operated Cars

    transportation is no longer considered a luxury; it is now considered a necessity. The number of cars in the United States has been growing steadily since the 1970s. The number of miles traveled by cars has risen nearly 150 percent, yet the United States population has only grown roughly 40 percent during...

  27. Sustainability Plan for Non-Renewable Energy Sources

    Sustainability Plan for Non-renewable Energy Sources   In recent decades, the low price of fossil fuels has lead to abuse and a dependence on non-renewable energy sources. While coal, oil, natural gas and nuclear energy have been cost effective sources to our country’s energy needs, they have...

  28. Terrorism and the Link to the Us Energy Problem

    S. will take away a vital weapon and source of income for terrorist organizations. Alternative Energy Sources In order to wean itself off oil dependence, the United States must find a viable and cheap alternative to oil. There are many other options for energy besides oil. The only problem is that...

  29. Hybrid Cars

    Hybrid Vehicles Prius hybrid vehicle Tata/MDI OneCAT compressed air car Prius used by NYPD Traffic EnforcementA hybrid vehicle is a vehicle that uses two or more distinct power sources to propel the vehicle.[1] Power sources include: On-board or out-board rechargeable energy storage system...

  30. Sustainable Transport

    technologies and development of new low-carbon fuel and vehicle technologies; b) Promoting and incentivizing sustainable modes of travel such as public transport, car-share clubs, cycling and walking, as well as increasing or introducing road and fossil-fuel tax; c) Lowering the need to travel via efficient...

  31. My Paper

    Renewable Energy Policy Alternatives for the Future. American Journal of Agricultural Economics, 89(5), 1303-1310. Retrieved September 10, 2008, from American Journal of Agricultural Economics This article is talking about how the Us is coming up with some new energy alternatives. Ethanol subsidy for the...

  32. Global Warming: a Close Look at the Current Solutions Proposed

    caused by CO2 as well as other greenhouse gases being released into the atmosphere. This is a normal occurrence; however, with the advent of fossil fuel burning, human society as a whole has rapidly increased the release of CO2 into the atmosphere. This has caused many horrible and occasionally irreversible...

  33. Gm Strategic Analysis

    Financial Ratios 5. Situation Analysis ■ IFE ■ EFE ■ SWOT Analysis 6. Strategic Alternatives ■ SO Strategy ■ WO Strategy ■ ST Strategy ■ WT Strategy ...

  34. Hydrogen Fuel Cell

    Hydrogen – Fuel of the Future Throughout history, many inventions have been created. Science and modern inventions have indeed been a blessing for mankind. For instance, Thomas Edison was known for his outstanding inventions that made a tremendous impacted on society. Edison's greatest challenge was...

  35. Automotive Fuel Delivery System Market size and Key Trends in terms of volume and value 2015-2025: FMI

    in increased market revenues for the global automotive fuel delivery system market. The fuel delivery system is a key component in an automobile as it delivers the fuel from tank to the combustion chamber in the cylinder head. The automobile fuel delivery system includes all the components such as storage...

  36. EV Cars

    are the limited supply of fossil fuels and the hazardous pollutants released into our atmosphere. Although, many different companies create different ways to use less fuel and produce less pollutants the most effective route is the usage of electric cars. The electric cars commonly known as “EVs” were once...

  37. Fuel Injection System Market size and Key Trends in terms of volume and value 2015-2025: FMI

    The Fuel injections system is a vital mechanism in engine of vehicles to ensure proper flow of fuel through the engine. The performance of engine is heavily dependent on performance and reliability offered by Fuel injection system. Automobile, defence & military, mining industries and aviation are key...

  38. Report on solar powered mini car

    Powered Mini Car I Executive Summary This proposal is for the Solar powered mini car. This basically a small device which helps us understand the concept of converting solar energy to electrical energy and using the energy to run a toy car. This mechanism...

  39. Chemistry - Production of Materials Notes

    Z1V1=Z2V2-Dilution * --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Fossil fuels provide both energy and raw materials such as ethylene, for the production of other substances. * Construct word and balanced formulae equations...

  40. Influencial Factors in the Rise of Oil and Gas Prices

    gas prices have varied from a low at $1.91 in 1950 to as high as $3.26 in 2007, and so did the consumer reports for people purchasing more and more cars.” Americans fell in love with vehicles like the pickup trucks in the 1990s, back when gas did not cost much more than $1 a gallon. That seemed normal...

  41. Biotechnology Friend or Foe of the Environment?

    been constantly seeking viable alternative energy resources in replacement of the shrinking supply of oil. Again, the answer lies in biotechnology – with the production of biodiesel. Biodiesel make uses of agricultural crops, such as soybeans, and converts them into fuel via transesterification (Biodiesel...

  42. Marketing Applications in Oil and Gas Industry

    the preferred fuel among many urban households. LPG has become today a major fuel in much middle to upper-income households in urban areas. An LPG stove has good controllability; it wastes less energy than a wood stove, and produces less harmful emissions (Smith, 1994). As biomass fuels are substituted...

  43. Hybrid Cars. Category background and history

    history: The hybrid car or a “Auto Alternative for the 21st Century” contains a small fuel efficient engine that is coupled with an electric motor used in addition to the fuel motor. The electric motor runs with a battery that gets charged while the car is running. The first hybrid car was built by the...

  44. week 4 team paper

    Alternate Fuel Vehicles (AFV’s) and a challenge concerning the cost to the AFVs. For electric vehicles viewers of this analysis will see that AFV’s effect the pricing structure for power companies. A chart is provided which, will demonstrate potential vehicle costs for switching from traditional fuel vehicles...

  45. Alternative Energy

    resources. Climate change, population growth, and decreasing fossil fuels mean that renewable energy will need to play a bigger role in the future. Alternative energy is any other energy source that is not fossil fuels. These alternative energies are renewable energies that will not run out and have lower...

  46. Global Methanol Market Outlook and Forecast up to 2020: Grand View Research, Inc.

    addition, methanol is widely used in the manufacture of biodiesel which is biodegradable, safe and produces less air pollutants as compared to other fuels. Supporting government initiatives to reduce global carbon footprint is anticipated to augment biodiesel demand which in turn is expected to boost methanol...

  47. Marketing Plan - Company Objectives and Marketing Objectives – Screening Criteria for New Opportunities

    2008, to create fuel-efficient vehicles, along with a friendly staff that provide exceptional service. What makes our vehicles unique is that they are designed to run using outside air. The air is sucked into the vehicle like a vacuum and is pushed out. This process is what makes the car run. These vehicles...

  48. Mitigation Strategies and Solutions - Energy Conservation Alternatives

    Energy conservation is an issue that I am glad to be learning more about and proud to be able to partake in. I believe that if we do not find an alternative way to use energy soon, that we will run out of the nonrenewable energy sources that we presently have on earth. We all need to do our part to help...

  49. Fuel Economy

    1. Intro to fuel saving devices 2. Introduction to the different types of fuel saving devices 3. General assessment of each category of devices 4. Specific assessment of some of the devices in each category 5. Conclusion to each category of device 6. Conclusion to fuel saving devices ...

  50. Helpful Hemps

    the accuracy and detail of the uses of hemp as an alternate source to many products today. The revolutionizing concept of hemp could replace current fuel sources as well as plastic sources and other materials currently being made. As a career choice I would have to say I want to dedicate my life’s work...

  51. Yancy

    “Cash for Conservation” Forbes, Vol. 182, Issue 11, (November 24, 2008) Article two: http://www.physorg.com/news72963583.html “Developing Alternatives to Fossil Fuels” Review of Forbes article “Cash for Conservation” Written by Jonathan Fahey With the rising cost of oil today and the inefficiency of...

  52. Automotive Outlook

    plunging sales, frozen credit markets, global competition, higher raw material and, until recently, gasoline prices, and growing consumer demand for more fuel-efficient vehicles are driving a transformation of the industry across its entire value chain. With an extraordinary drop in third and fourth quarter...

  53. Guide

    choose hybrid cars? 2. Specific Purpose: After listening to my speech, the members of the audience will be convinced about the importance of hybrid cars and how they can help us in various ways 3. Thesis: Nowadays hybrid cars have become a good option to replace fuel-based cars, whose maintenance...

  54. Biobutanol Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends And Forecast, 2013 - 2019

    being from an alcoholic group its energy content is much closer to that of gasoline and hence can be used as the substitute of gasoline as a cleaner fuel. Visit Complete Report Here: http://www.marketresearchreports.biz/analysis-details/biobutanol-market-global-industry-analysis-size-share-growth-trends-and-forecast-2013-2019...

  55. Fossel Fuels and Americans

    Fossil Fuel Dependency and Americans The purpose of this paper is to look at some issues that Americans face today stemming from fossil fuel dependency. There is practically nothing we do that does not require energy generated from oil, coal or gas. Conservation measures have not stopped the increasing...

  56. Auto Mechanic

    only going to fix cars, but I am also going to own my own shop myself. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, an auto mechanic is a technician that inspects, maintains and repair automobiles and light trucks that run on gasoline, electricity or other alternative fuels, like ethanol. Auto mechanics...

  57. Essay on Chemistry Project

    Preparation of Biodiesel  Reactions involved  Biodiesel fuel features  Disadvantages of Biodiesel  Bibliography iC BS  Acknowledgement E.c om What is Biodiesel? Biodiesel refers to a non-petroleum-based diesel fuel consisting of short chain alkyl (methyl or ethyl) esters...

  58. Auto Mechanics

    auto mechanic is a technician that inspects, maintains and repair automobiles and light trucks that run on gasoline, electricity or other alternative fuels, like ethanol. Auto mechanics play a very important role in maintaining and keeping vehicles up and running efficiently. The field of automechanics...

  59. Fuel Cell Technology Today

    FUEL CELL TODAY Opening doors to fuel cell commercialisation Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) Fuel Cells Gemma Crawley, Fuel Cell Today – March 2006 Introduction This is the first of six articles designed to focus on each of the fuel cell technology types in turn. The reviews will provide a brief...

  60. Green Companies

    000 The most fuel-efficient auto company in the U.S. While other automakers gripe, Honda attacks the issues of fuel economy and emissions with relish. Working independently, it is focusing on two alternative fuel technologies, the natural gas powered "Civic GX" and the hydrogen fuel cell "FCX." Honda...