Alternative Energy Transportation Mr ORourke Definition A source

Definition § A source of energy for transportation that utilizes something other than fossil

Alternative Energy Benefits § § § Low/no environmental impact Reduces dependency of foreign oil

Biofuel § Fuel derived from recently living biological matter (plants). § Fossil fuel is

Compressed Air § Used stored compressed air to power a motor § Can be

Types of Biofuels § Vegetable Oil- can be used interchangeably with diesel on old

Electric Cars § Automobiles that use an on-board rechargeable energy storage systems. § Produce

Hydrogen Cars § § § Use hydrogen for fuel Hydrogen is burned through combustion

Hybrid Automobiles § An automobile that uses two or more distinct power sources for

Solar Vehicles § Similar to an electric car. § PV cells convert sun’s energy

Any Others? § Any other types of alternative energy vehicles you can think of?

Your Assignment § Pick an alternative energy and create a Power. Point that covers

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Alternative Energy Transportation Mr. O’Rourke

Definition § A source of energy for transportation that utilizes something other than fossil fuel for power.

Alternative Energy Benefits § § § Low/no environmental impact Reduces dependency of foreign oil Efficient $$$

Biofuel § Fuel derived from recently living biological matter (plants). § Fossil fuel is derived from long dead biological matter.

Compressed Air § Used stored compressed air to power a motor § Can be used in addition to electric/solar/gasoline etc. (hybrid)

Types of Biofuels § Vegetable Oil- can be used interchangeably with diesel on old engines or can be converted to biodiesel for new ones. § Biodiesel- produced from oils or fats and is similar to diesel. § Bioalcohol- ethanol, propanol and butanol (all biologically produced alcohols). § Biogas- contains methane (landfill gas)

Electric Cars § Automobiles that use an on-board rechargeable energy storage systems. § Produce no exhaust fumes and minimal pollution § Many are capable of accelerating faster than conventional automobiles.

Hydrogen Cars § § § Use hydrogen for fuel Hydrogen is burned through combustion Hydrogen is converted in a fuel cell – Reacted with oxygen to produce water and electricity

Hybrid Automobiles § An automobile that uses two or more distinct power sources for propulsion. § Most common is internal combustion engine/electric motor. § Nearly every large car manufacturer now produces one or more hybrid automobile.

Solar Vehicles § Similar to an electric car. § PV cells convert sun’s energy into electrical energy. § Not as practical for day to day transportation as other alternative energy vehicles.

Any Others? § Any other types of alternative energy vehicles you can think of? ? ?

Your Assignment § Pick an alternative energy and create a Power. Point that covers the following areas: § § § § § Definition of your chosen energy History Uses/Applications Examples of Associated costs with you’re A. E. Trans. Future Environmental impact Pros/Cons Be sure to include pictures