Abstract
Canadians are concerned about their environment around them, global warming and also related issues regarding this aspect. But on the other hand many donʼt realize that the cars and trucks that they drive are a major source of these problems, and that there are alternative choices of transportation that they can make out there. Majority of us drive or ride in vehicles that are powered by petroleum based fossil fuels i.e. gasoline or diesel. But some people, however, are choosing to drive vehicles that run on smaller amounts of fuel, and/or partially or completely on fuels other than diesel or gasoline. These types of advanced and alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) help reduce our dependence on foreign oil imports, save us money on fuel costs, and improve our air quality. Alternative fuels nowadays have received some attention as a potential option to curtail the carbon dioxide emissions form vehicles. My project report discusses the feasibility and desirability of the use of alternative fuels as a strategy to mitigate automotive carbon dioxide emissions. For example what types of impact are we to expect in the transportation industry due to alternative fuel vehicles and are they economically feasible to consumers? And what type of long-term benefits do they offer? And if a person is willing to know more about these alternative fuel vehicles that are out in the market, where should they go for more information? It is a type of a summary of all the aspects about alternative fuel vehicles and their pros and cons.
Highlights
In Canada air pollution continues to be one o f its priority environmental and health challenges
Natural gas is the fuel that is used to heat our homes and offices. It is a proven vehicle fuel used around the world for the last 50 years.* If Natural Gas spills it rapidly disperses into the air because it is lighter than air, natural gas does not settle in low-lying areas, as does heavier propane or gasoline vapors
The flexible-fuel vehicles currently being manufactured by General Motors, Ford and Chrysler can run on any combination o f ethanol, methanol and/or gasoline
Summary
In Canada air pollution continues to be one o f its priority environmental and health challenges. Major impacts to the environment and to human health, including the effects of fine particulates (PMio), ground-level ozone, and toxic substances are due to the use of vehicles. Nitrogen oxides and VOCs released from vehicles are the principle agents causing smog (ground-level ozone), and they form secondary fine particulate aerosols These pollutants are recognized as contributors to human health impairments such as respiratory disease. The need is evident that Alternative fuel vehicle seems to be the only solution to our problem In this project report I will discuss what types o f impact are we to expect in the transportation industry due to AFVs and are they economically feasible to consumers? The thing that is most important is that the use o f alternative fuels reduces our dependence on imported foreign oil
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