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Transcript of Alternative fuels
By: Sara Molas
1.What are alternative fuels?
• Can be used like fuels.
• Don’t contaminate.
• Renewable.
2. Biomass• From living organisms.
• Electricity and heat.
• 1.4 % of the U.S.A. electricity supply.
• Carbon monoxide.
3. Ethanol• Various plant materials
• C2H5OH
• Most often used as a motor fuel.
• Increased food prices
4. Methanol• Wood alcohol
• Biological processes
• Injury to the nervous system, blindness or death.
• Plastics and paints, to create materials and windshield washer fluid
5. Biodiesel• It is a vegetable oil or animal fat based
on diesel fuel.
• Non-toxic and biodegradable
6. Hydrogen• Fossil fuels, biomass and by
electrolyzing water.
• Virtually pollution-free transportation
• Independence from imported petroleum.
7. Propane• Liquified petroleum
gas (LPG).
• Fueling infrastructure
is widespread.
• Replacing wood
• It is also instrumental
in refrigeration.
8. Natural Gas• Biogenic and thermogenic
• CO2 emissions
• Cooking
THE END!!!!!!!!!!