Introduction Fueling your car has become a very common activity in our lives. We need to get to work, school and other locations. We need to be able to travel long distances with our families and friends. Fortunately, there are many different fuels that can be used by vehicles such […]
Alternative Fuel Vehicles
Advantages of Fuel Cell Vehicles & Their Impact on the Environment
Introduction Fuel cells are a promising technology for powering cars and trucks. Fuel cells convert hydrogen into electricity, like batteries do, but they don’t use any toxic materials and they produce zero emissions. Hydrogen can be produced using renewable energy sources such as wind or solar power—meaning that fuel cell […]
Alternative Fuels for Vehicles: A Guide to the Environmental Benefits of Ethanol, Natural Gas and Hyd
Introduction If you’ve ever wondered what the benefits of alternative fuels are, you’re not alone. Alternative fuels have been around for as long as gasoline, but they aren’t widely used yet. There are many reasons why this is the case, such as cost and convenience (and perhaps even safety). However, […]
Reducing Emissions, Improving Efficiency: The Definition of Alternative Fuel Vehicles
Introduction Alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) are becoming more popular as the years go by. They are vehicles that run on a non-traditional source of fuel, such as ethanol, electricity, hydrogen fuel cells and biodiesel. In the U.S., there are over 40 million alternative fuel vehicles on the roads today, which […]
Improving Alternative Fuel Vehicle Infrastructure Through Strategic Public-Private Partnerships.
Introduction The transportation sector is one of the most important sectors to combat climate change. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has been working to increase the number of clean vehicles on the road by 2020. To date, CARB has helped facilitate more than 700 million dollars in investments in […]
The Environmental Benefits of Alternative Fuels in Vehicles
Introduction The world is facing an energy crisis. Fuel prices are rising, and many countries are relying on foreign oil. But there’s a solution—one that will also help the environment: alternative fuels for vehicles. That’s right, we’re not talking about electric cars or hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles here. We’re talking about […]
An Interview With The City Of Irvine, CA On Its Alternative Fuel Vehicle Infrastructure
Introduction The City of Irvine is taking the lead in the state on alternative fuel vehicles. The city has an alternative fuel vehicle infrastructure that includes these five elements: The city’s public works department is working with partners to improve its alternative fuel vehicle infrastructure. The city’s public works department […]
The Future Of Transportation And Why Alternative Energy Fuels Matter
Introduction The transportation sector is one of the largest in the world, and it’s also one of the most polluting. However, there are a number of new alternative fuels that are making their way into this sector in an effort to reduce emissions and improve air quality. The rise of […]
Strategies for Alternative Fuel and Electric Vehicle Infrastructure
Introduction Alternative fuels, including electricity and hydrogen, will play a critical role in reducing our dependence on fossil fuels. However, the infrastructure needs to support these alternative fuel vehicles are significant. This article presents strategies for addressing the cost of and time for infrastructure. Addressing the Cost of Infrastructure While […]
Alternative Fuel Vehicles: Benefits And Definition
Introduction Alternative fuel vehicles, or AFVs, are becoming more and more popular in the United States. With rising gas prices and a growing concern for climate change, these vehicles are becoming more common as an alternative means of transportation. These vehicles utilize different types of fuel like electricity or hydrogen […]