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1 What is What will be UNDER THE HOOD and IN THE TANK ? By John Zavalney

2 A one day introduction to ALTERNATIVE CLEAN FUEL for transportation I. Internal Combustion Engines II. Fuels; pros & cons A. How it works A.Fossil Fuels B. Efficiency1. Gasoline C. Pros & Cons2. Diesel D. Why ChangeB Alternatives 1. Electric 2. Hybrid 3. Hydrogen 4. Linkvolt

3 Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) How it works http://www.rkm.com.au/ANIMATIONS/animation-4-stroke-engine.html

4 Combustion of a FUEL in a chamber With an oxidizer usually air Produces increases in temperature and pressure in the chamber That pressure applies a force to a piston or turbine blade Detailed explanation and animation of how an ICE works http://auto.howstuffworks.com/engine1.htm Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) How it works

5 About 12.6% of the energy that goes into the tank is used to move the vehicle Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) Efficiency ICE engines lose 62.4% to Friction Heat Pumping air

6 How much of the energy from gasoline goes to moving you? http://www.fueleconomy.gov/FEG/atv.shtml Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) Efficiency Planet Green How Stuff Works video clip http://auto.howstuffworks.com/hybrid- greenwash.htm

7 Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) Pros & Cons PROS Relatively efficient (compared to an external combustion engine) Relatively inexpensive (compared to a gas turbine) Relatively easy to refuel (compared to an electric car) CONS Rapidly decreasing availability of gasoline worldwide Harmful exhaust emissions into atmosphere (CO, CO2, hydrocarbons, etc.)

8 Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) Why Change? In 1970, there were 200 million cars in the world 1 In 1990, there were almost 500 million 1 In 1997 there were over 600 million 2 If present trends continue, the number of cars on Earth will double in the next 30 years 2

9 Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) Why Change? Cars in the USA are 33% larger than the average car in the world

10 Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) Why Change? 600gl: Average amount of gasoline consumed by one U.S. car each year. 12,000lbs: Amount of carbon dioxide emitted from one U.S. car each year.

11 Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) Why Change? The U.S. has less than 5% of the worlds total population. U.S. car contribute almost 50% of the worlds automotive green house gases

12 Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) Fuel Options Fossil Fuels: Gasoline & Diesel CONS Made from a petroleum not common in the U.S. Does not burn cleanly It is a pollutant Limited supply PROS Less expensive than other fuels Less expensive to run


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