Alternative Fuel Vehicles

If indeed we are going to run out of oil supply and we still need cars to go from A to B, we need an alternative and we are told there will not be any air pollution from cars running on hydrogen!

2007-06-23 02:54:27 · 10 answers · asked by Magpie 1

We could so easily lower the polution level but no one is really trying and it pisses me off! Tell me why we dont!!

2007-06-22 23:00:30 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have looked at loads of web sites nothing in found in my area, with the amount of chips eaten, there must be so much waste oil in this area like 100s of gallons of the stuff, does it all go to waste?

2007-06-22 17:34:49 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

The bill states that in the future cars in the US must have at least 35 miles to the gallon. It is a wonderful idea, it will encourage car companies to develope more fuel effiecient cars.

2007-06-22 09:57:47 · 16 answers · asked by JTK 1

2007-06-22 09:47:38 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

"ZAP says that the initial concept phase for the new vehicle is complete. The targeted price is $30,000, top speed in excess of 100 mph and range of 100 miles per charge. Many of the technologies already specified for the ZAP-X electric car concept will be applied to the new vehicle, but delivery is expected to be sooner than the ZAP-X."

What do you think - is 100 mile range and 100 mph top speed in an electric car worth $30,000?

One other thing to note - the ZAP-X is supposed to have battery technology that will recharge in 10 minutes, so I presume this earlier model will be able to do the same.

2007-06-22 06:17:57 · 12 answers · asked by Dana1981 7

I had reviewed information which showed how technology made it easier to use electricity to quickly heat water-even if frozen solid. Frozen water was an issue for the North in Winter. Steam out sold electric and gas cars for a while, but with gas being so cheap in the day, and the wait time for the steam to generate, the Gas car won out. Today the technology is here to use various liquids for steam. Recycle/return exhaust systems to make steam vehicles more economical. With less maintenance and materials needed- no Transmission- braking and throttle are all reliant upon the steam power. The vehicle would be much safer from the redundant exhaust systems...No Fires from accidents...
Steam cars were around back in the 1790's and the land speed record set in the late 19th Century was 225mph.
The Steam engine is listed as the most efficient engine.
the engine can use generators and make electricity for other power-systems and perhaps be steam/electric hybrid. I need more insight.

2007-06-22 04:43:17 · 8 answers · asked by montague_street 1

I know many community vehicles in the US have their buses running on natural gas and I know there are many logistic and supply issues that go along with this since all of our infrastructure is based on moving gasoline and oil.

But still, Natural gas would be the best alternative, it is abundant here, and science has shown that emissions from natural gas vehicles is actually cleaner than the air you breathe.

When my father worked in Ankara, Turkey, they had a big problem with smog, so they modified all their cabs to take natural gas and the smog cleared up pretty quick.

I see a lot of car companies focusing on hybrids but that still doesnt solve the issue, it just delays it.

2007-06-22 04:27:03 · 11 answers · asked by DAVIDRZR 2

In light of new Braking-reverse power generation and the increased power output abilities of Solar Cells, Most cars set outside during the day-the sensitivity of the solar cells would still generated a charge during dim light. Photoconductive paint and Solar Cells could re-energize the batteries over the hours it is set outside. If this method, in addition to air turbines and micro-generators about the wheel base could be attached, set at a light resistance, could create more power for batteries or slow release capacitors. The slow release capacitors are used in place of batteries in model airplanes and hovercraft-1 minute of charge produces 3-5 minutes or power to the craft. Why can't these principles be used in the cars. I am trying to see about this method to be environmentally friendly- this produces 0 emmisions/polution- almost silent to handle noise pollution. and you don't sacrifice any safety or room to the vehicle. The vehicle would require less repairs- no Transmission.

2007-06-22 04:17:38 · 9 answers · asked by montague_street 1

What would be your reaction if you discovered that we have had the means to eliminate fossil fuel use for over 75 years? Did you know that there is FR*EE energy and it has been kept from us?

2007-06-22 03:28:12 · 13 answers · asked by nolajazzyguide 4

It has a low fuel economy

2007-06-21 13:46:58 · 5 answers · asked by Josh W 2

NPR just broadcast a story about a guy who did this, pretty cheaply too (~$500)

2007-06-21 12:09:45 · 8 answers · asked by Sancho 4

I want to know if anyone has modeled this scenario. And please educate me if I have some fundamental misunderstandings about any of this. But less just say that tomorrow, all cars suddenly were converted to hydrogen powered cars emitting nothing but water as exhaust. What would the climatological effects be of introducing all that water into the atmosphere? My gut tells me that there would be fairly significant effects related to weather, water levels, ozone, whatever.

I have asked this question before and been called a left wing, environmentalist cook. I have no political agenda in asking this. I just want a thoughtful answer and some references to facts and data related to this topic.

2007-06-21 11:27:05 · 9 answers · asked by loudwalker 2

...we seem 2 be spending all this money on Iraq...I don't get it.

2007-06-21 05:27:14 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

I want to make my own biodiesel fuel from the leftover grease from a McDonald's nearby my house. Can any one give me a recipe to go from here?

2007-06-21 03:04:18 · 8 answers · asked by Dr. Evil 2

The Tesla is a big problem for big oil. Since they basically control the government with their puppet of a president, they might try to stop it from being made.

2007-06-20 21:02:01 · 8 answers · asked by Star-Scream 2

They use the methane that is naturally produced in garbage dumps/landfills to run the entire place. They have special systems that use methane gas. What do you think of this idea?

2007-06-20 12:47:28 · 6 answers · asked by paintgirl 4

I personally think electric cars, for those who want them, can really help our situation. That situation of course can encompass anything from climate change to high gas prices to foreign dependence on oil. Would anyone else buy these cars or is it just me? I think they should be back because every little bit can help.

2007-06-20 08:25:35 · 17 answers · asked by njdevil 5

I am a high school student and will be taking an independent study course next year. Essentially, I am responsible for designing and carrying out the curriculum throughout the year, with a faculty adviser checking in with me occasionally. I have decided that the subject of my independent study course will be something along the lines of alternative energy or alternative fuels.

Does anybody know of any text books or helpful resources that I could use during my independent study course? I plan to do research, perform labs and experiments, and visit local labs, refineries, and perhaps a power plant. However, a textbook on alternative energy that I could follow would be very helpful. Even better would be a book with labs or experiments in it that I could perform.

If you have any ideas on how I can put together this course and make it the best it can be, let me know! Thanks.

2007-06-19 18:25:07 · 5 answers · asked by Sir Drew M 2

Even though it is renewable and many times cleaner than petroleum based diesel fuels?

Sheer stupidity, or are they getting some donations under the table?

2007-06-19 14:48:48 · 6 answers · asked by sakotgrimes 4

So I'm sitting here looking at cars, and their MPG ratings etc, knowing that what I see is best cast scenario, but why doesnt a new automaker [its about time there was one...] or someone like GM take the initive to make an electric line of vehicles!?!?!?!

We all know that GM isn't doing that well in their sales, being beat over and over by foreign competetors. So why not do like Toyota did, create a new class like Scion, and make it all electric. OR even the possibility to change their current / new vehicle into an electric vehicle.

The reason that automakers dont want to make their cars electric is MAINLY because there are so many moving parts in a combustion engine, that they can suck us for more money over and over again to get the correct part. ITS NOT BECUASE OF OIL!!!!
And dont be the union a$$ that says mechanics would be out of a job. GOOD mechanics would adapt and learn how to fix electric engines. Plus you will still need breaks, tires, etc etc.
So whats holding them?

2007-06-19 12:38:39 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

Read an article today in my local newspaper by a local reporter. He had filled his auto up twice with ethynol fuel (the one with the additive produced from corn). He reported that while he was using ethynol his milage dropped 30%.

If this is the case, is it really cost efficent in the long run to use ethynol fuel? However, I really don't want to hear about how it's saving the environment or the polar bears in Alaska.

2007-06-19 04:39:41 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-19 02:22:17 · 6 answers · asked by linin2 1

The EV1 electric car was a very sucessfull electric car that Gereral Motors distroyed after California repealed the clean air act. Now hydorgin full cells are the choice of the con men.

2007-06-18 18:51:29 · 16 answers · asked by Brett Berlin 1

i have a client wants to build abiodiesel plant and the co is being told they make big profits and have no waste contamination nay ideas

2007-06-18 16:23:30 · 5 answers · asked by marctow2000 1

2007-06-18 16:08:11 · 7 answers · asked by cat 1

What 's the bad side effects?

2007-06-18 12:46:27 · 9 answers · asked by lem 2

2007-06-18 11:01:26 · 11 answers · asked by The Plumber 3

I am just wondering if bio-diesel just makes more sense as a long term alternative energy solution than ethanal. Does it make more sense to turn corn into biodiesel than ethanal? We all know the critisisms of corn-based ethanal.

2007-06-18 08:10:13 · 15 answers · asked by Stuart B 1

Why is the Australian government thinking this is a sustainable way forward?

2007-06-18 04:07:35 · 23 answers · asked by Richard W 2