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Hybrid |
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powered by both gasoline and electric batteries |
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Mopeds/Scooters |
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smaller and more gas efficient than most cars |
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Battery- Electric |
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(BEVs) are electric vehicles whose main energy storage is in the chemical energy of batteries |
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Ethanol |
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fuel made from plant sugars |
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E85 |
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85% ethanol and 15% gasoline |
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Flexible or Duel fuel |
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can accept gasoline mixed with varying levels of ethanol
- American cars made from 1970 and on can run on E10 (10% ethanol) without engine modifications
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Bio-diesel |
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50% of fuel burns
efficiently (Fuel
made from vegetable
oil) - Most diesel engines
can run off of vegetable
oil
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Solar
car |
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powered electrically
by solar energy
from solar panels
on car |
Hydrogen vehicle |
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uses hydrogen as its on-board fuel for motive power. Chemical energy (hydrogen) is converted to mechanical energy (torque) in one of two ways:
- Combustion – the hydrogen is burned in engines fundamentally the same as in traditional gasoline cars
- Fuel-Cell Conversion – the hydrogen reacts with oxygen to produce water and electricity where the electricity then is used to power an electric motor
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Fuel
Cells |
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http://automobiles.honda.com/fcx-clarity/ |
Electric |
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utilizes chemical
energy stored in
rechargeable battery
packs, electric
motors, and motor
controllers rather
than internal combustion
engine |
Air Car |
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emission-free
piston engine uses
compressed air
as a source of
energy |
Liquid
Nitrogen Car |
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(LN2) is a method
of storing energy,
Energy is used
to liquefy air,
and then LN2 is
produced by evaporation.
Then distributed
and exposed to
ambient heat in
the car and the
resulting nitrogen
gas can be used
to power a piston
or turbine engine |
- Visit http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews for
reviews on vehicles
- Find alternative
fueling stations: http://www.eere.energy.gov/afdc/fuels/stations.html
- (Above information
can be found at wikipedia.com
under alternate fuel
vehicle)
- Drive the speed limit. Speeding and gas consumption are synonymous
- Using cruise control
- Cover your truck bed while driving
- Using public transportation
- Walking or riding a bike when you can
- Compiling errands into one trip
- Carpooling
- Purchase gas at night when gas is denser and you get more for your money
- Keep car tuned and in good running condition
- Keep tires properly inflated
- Minimize use of the air conditioner and/or reduce the settings
- Keep the weight in your car down, don't carry unnecessary weight
- Quick
acceleration and heavy
braking reduces mileage
For more tips visit:
Air
Filters -
Cold Air Intake
Gas
treatments – Gas treatments work to help improve the grade of the
gasoline you put in your engine and make the engine run more efficiently.
Replacement
engines – Some engines can be transformed to run on alternative
fuels, even vegetable oil!
New
Michelin Energy Tires – Proven to be more fuel efficient than
other leading competitors
- http://www.michelinman.com/tires/luxury-performance-touring/energy-mxv4-plus/
State & Federal Incentives & Laws
FEDERAL
STATE
Click
Here to view a
list of Hybrid
Cars, Trucks, and
SUV's Currently
on the market
2009 Models
2010 Models
- Nissan's original
hybrid vehicle
2011 Models
- Toyota Camry Hybrid 2012 model, third generation Hybrid Synergy Drive
- Land Rover Range Rover Hybrid concept, diesel-electric engine
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