Alternative EnergyAlternative EnergyTransportationTransportation

TransportationTransportation

Mr. O’RourkeMr. O’Rourke

DefinitionDefinition

A source of energy for transportation that A source of energy for transportation that utilizes something other than fossil fuel for utilizes something other than fossil fuel for power.power.

Alternative Energy BenefitsAlternative Energy Benefits

Low/no environmental impactLow/no environmental impact Reduces dependency of foreign oilReduces dependency of foreign oil Efficient $$$Efficient $$$

BiofuelBiofuel

Fuel derived from recently living biological Fuel derived from recently living biological matter (plants).matter (plants).

Fossil fuel is derived from long dead Fossil fuel is derived from long dead biological matter.biological matter.

Compressed AirCompressed Air

Used stored compressed air to power a Used stored compressed air to power a motormotor

Can be used in addition to Can be used in addition to electric/solar/gasoline etc. (hybrid)electric/solar/gasoline etc. (hybrid)

Types of BiofuelsTypes of Biofuels

Vegetable Oil- can be used interchangeably with Vegetable Oil- can be used interchangeably with diesel on old engines or can be converted to diesel on old engines or can be converted to biodiesel for new ones.biodiesel for new ones.

Biodiesel- produced from oils or fats and is similar Biodiesel- produced from oils or fats and is similar to diesel. to diesel.

Bioalcohol- ethanol, propanol and butanol (all Bioalcohol- ethanol, propanol and butanol (all biologically produced alcohols).biologically produced alcohols).

Biogas- contains methane (landfill gas)Biogas- contains methane (landfill gas)

Electric CarsElectric Cars

Automobiles that use an on-board rechargeable Automobiles that use an on-board rechargeable energy storage systems.energy storage systems.

Produce no exhaust fumes and minimal pollutionProduce no exhaust fumes and minimal pollution Many are capable of accelerating faster than Many are capable of accelerating faster than

conventional automobiles.conventional automobiles.

Hydrogen CarsHydrogen Cars

Use hydrogen for fuelUse hydrogen for fuel Hydrogen is burned through combustionHydrogen is burned through combustion Hydrogen is converted in a fuel cellHydrogen is converted in a fuel cell

– Reacted with oxygen to produce water and Reacted with oxygen to produce water and electricityelectricity

Hybrid AutomobilesHybrid Automobiles

An automobile that uses two or more distinct An automobile that uses two or more distinct power sources for propulsion. power sources for propulsion.

Most common is internal combustion Most common is internal combustion engine/electric motor.engine/electric motor.

Nearly every large car manufacturer now Nearly every large car manufacturer now produces one or more hybrid automobile.produces one or more hybrid automobile.

Solar VehiclesSolar Vehicles

Similar to an electric car.Similar to an electric car. PV cells convert sun’s energy into PV cells convert sun’s energy into

electrical energy.electrical energy. Not as practical for day to day Not as practical for day to day

transportation as other alternative energy transportation as other alternative energy vehicles.vehicles.

Any Others?Any Others?

Any other types of alternative energy Any other types of alternative energy vehicles you can think of???vehicles you can think of???

Your AssignmentYour Assignment Pick an alternative energy and create a PowerPoint that Pick an alternative energy and create a PowerPoint that

covers the following areas:covers the following areas:

Definition of your chosen energyDefinition of your chosen energy HistoryHistory Uses/Applications Uses/Applications Examples ofExamples of Associated costs with you’re A.E. Trans.Associated costs with you’re A.E. Trans. FutureFuture Environmental impactEnvironmental impact Pros/ConsPros/Cons Be sure to include picturesBe sure to include pictures