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Written by Bruce Campbell
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Friday, 04 July 2008 08:27 |
Alternative fuel sources should be one of the most important focuses that we as responsible human beings strive to develop so that we leave this world a better place than we got it from our ancestors. There is an ardent need for saving the environment that is being polluted by emissions given out by the extensive use of gasoline and/or petrol for energy. This article will focus on the various alternative fuel sources currently available.
Conventional fuel sources are getting a lot harder to extract, and using them heavily over the past century means that there's not as much oil as there once was. Now, people are getting a lot more worried about available fuel options. There's concern that we'll soon run out of petroleum, and a crisis will begin.
However there are promising discoveries that give hope that before any crisis occurs, mankind would have perfected and commercialized alternate sources of fuel that will be eco-friendly and affordable too.
For instance, bio-diesel, an alternative fuel extracted from plant material, can be used in a conventional diesel engine. A related fuel is E-85. Made from eighty-five percent ethanol and fifteen percent gasoline, it can significantly cut our reliance on traditional fuels.
However, neither of these fuels is a magic bullet. They still cause pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, and require a lot of plant matter. The most popular choices are corn and soybeans, meaning that as production increases, these plants will become less available as food for humans. This has already caused problems in poorer locations.
Presently, electric cars seem to be the best alternate fuel source that we have, if we are to conserve our natural fuel sources. They are efficient because all of the electricity that they need can be generated at one central location. It is a much better option than consuming petroleum derivatives and polluting more by using small and inefficient combustion motors. Electricity can be produced in any manner that suits the needs on a particular location depending on the resources it has. One can use coal, hydro-electric or wind to produce this electricity that is required for electric cars.
Of course, one of the ultimate alternative fuel sources is muscle power. Changing over to a bicycle or walking is one excellent way to conserve fuel and get in shape. Since fuel prices keep rising as availability continues to decrease, many people are turning to pedal power in an attempt to curtail their usage. Bio-diesel and E-85 aren't readily available, and electric cars have their own problems. For a short to medium commute, the bike is an ideal solution.
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