Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;”>I.  History of Alternative Fuel Vehicles

Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;”>            A. Types of Alternative Fuel Vehicles

Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;”>                        1. Ethanol       

Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;”>                        2. Biodiesel    

Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;”>                        3. Natural Gas

Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;”>                        4. Propane

Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;”>                        5. Hydrogen

Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;”>            B. Start of Alternative Fuel Vehicles

Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;”>                        1. gasoline was becoming a problem

Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;”>                                    a. gas shortage in 1970s

Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;”>                        2. First started with ethanol

Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;”>                        3. Global warming was an issue

Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;”>            C. Promotion and development of Alternative Fuel Vehicles

Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;”>                        1. Scientist wanted to save the world

Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;”>                                    a. wanted to solve issue of Global Warming

Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;”>                        2. Research started to solve problem

Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;”>                                    a. benefits everyone

Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;”>III.    Science and Environment’

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Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;”>A.      Scientific Aspect of Alternative Fuel Vehicles

Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;”>                        1.      Scientific theory supporting the technology

Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;”>                                    a. Ethanol is said to be a good source

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Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;”>i. made from starch and sugars: corn, barley, sugar cane, sugar beets, wood, grasses     

Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;”>                                    b. running out of fossil fuels and too much greenhouse gas

Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;”>                                                            i. there is a lot of restriction on greenhouse gas emissions           

Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;”>                                                            ii. push towards alternative power and energy

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Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;”>2.      Scientific research related to the development of Alternative Fuel Vehicles

Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;”>                                    a. alcohol used as a fuel

Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;”>                                                i. said to have better long term environmental advantages

Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;”>                                                ii. consideration of ethanol and methanol

Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;”>                                                iii. considered renewable sources which can easily be obtained

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Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;”>B.      Environmental  Impact of Alternative Fuel Vehicles

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Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;”>1.      Impact of Alternative Fuel Vehicles on the natural environment (land, water, and air)

Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;”>                                    a. less pollution

Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;”>                                    b. better air quality

Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;”>                                    c. reduces spill hazards

Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;”>                        2.      Impact of Alternative Fuel Vehicles on the quality of life (stress, congestion, etc.)

Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;”>                                    a. better air quality

Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;”>                                    b. less dependence on import oil

Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;”>                                    c. causes more stress to refuel

Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;”>                        3.      Impact of  Alternative Fuel Vehicles on health and well-being

Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;”>                                    a. save money which means less stress

Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;”>                                    b. less pollution causes there to be better air quality to breathe

Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;”>Works Cited

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Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;”>Brad. (2009, February 14). A History of Alternative Fuels. Retrieved from Renewable Power Options: http://www.renewablepoweroptions.com/alternative-fuels/a-history-of-alternative-fuels/

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Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-no-proof: yes;”>Miller, T. (2007, October 9). Questions Loom over Increased Ethanol Use. Retrieved from PBS Newshour: http://www.pbs.org/newshour/indepth_coverage/science/alt_fuels/ethanol.html

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Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-no-proof: yes;”>NiDirect. (2013). Greener fuels for cars. Retrieved from NiDirect: http://www.nidirect.gov.uk/greener-fuels-for-cars

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Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-no-proof: yes;”>scdhec. (n.d.). Alternative Fuel Vehicles . Retrieved from http://www.scdhec.gov/environment/baq/docs/modelordinances/alternativefuelvehicles.pdf

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Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-no-proof: yes;”>ScienceDaily. (2013). Alternative fuel vehicle. Retrieved from ScienceDaily: http://www.sciencedaily.com/articles/a/alternative_fuel_vehicle.htm

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