The information source for alternative fuels and advanced vehicles. Nfpa alternative fuel vehicles safety training program. An alternative fuel vehicle is a motor vehicle that runs on a fuel other than traditional petroleum fuels petrol or diesel fuel. Congress also directed the federal trade commission ftc to issue labeling requirements for alternative fuels and alternative fueled vehicles. Download pdf transitions to alternative vehicles and. Ppt alternative fuel vehicles powerpoint presentation. Types of alternative fuels include biodiesel, electricity, methanol and ethanol, hydrogen, natural gas, propane and new fuels still. Demonstrate everything service technicians need to know about modern hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles in a single text. Status and outlook for biofuels, other alternative fuels. When plants are grown to replace those converted to biofuels, the carbon moves in a shortterm, balanced cycle and does not increase the overall concentration of co 2 in the atmosphere. The law requires owners of fleet vehicles to purchase a certain number of alternative fueled vehicles.
Many possible alternative fuels exist, certainly not without their drawbacks. Every chapter includes bulleted and numbered lists to summarize concepts or the steps in a procedure, while the design for main and subheadings makes it easier to grasp the scope of the chapter. On the basis of october 20 data, there are approximately 34 million flexible fuel vehicles and the sale of hybrid electric vehicles numbered more than 9 million september 2014 data. Jan 30, 2015 alternative fuels, vehicles and infrastructure plan north florida tpo acknolwedgements. Furthermore, vehicles that operate on alternative fuels are becoming increasingly popular. Alternative fuels for vehicles contents biodiesel basics hybrid and plugin electric vehicles flexible fuel vehicles. Most vehicles run on fossil fuels, and this presents a major emissions problem as demand for fuel continues to increase. Alternative fuels for automobiles, automobiles, books. Alternative fuels, known as nonconventional and advanced fuels, are any materials or substances that can be used as fuels, other than conventional fuels like. A free powerpoint ppt presentation displayed as a flash slide show on id. In partnership with industry, nrel evaluates the inuse performance of alternative fuels in delivery, transit, and freight vehicles. E85 is available in many parts of the country but primarily in the midwest. Registration open for free alternative fuel vehicle first.
Biodiesel is an alternative energy source and could be a substitute for petroleumbased diesel fuel. Also known as nonconventional fuels highly oxidized, sulphur free, environmental friendly any materials or substances that can be used as fuels, other than conventional fuels example. Energy information administration eia publishes annual data about fuel use and the number of vehicles in inventory for four types of alternative fuel vehicle afv fleets. Download pdf transitions to alternative vehicles and fuels. Alternative fuel vehicles eligiblefor alternative fuel tag. The alternative fuels data center afdc provides information, data, and tools to help fleets and other transportation decision makers find ways to reach their energy and economic goals through the use of alternative and renewable fuels, advanced vehicles, and other fuel saving measures. The site features a number of interactive tools, calculators, and mapping applications to aid in the implementation of these fuels, vehicles. Dan sperling november, 2012 fall quarter 2012 energy and environmental aspects of transportation civil and environmental engineering eci 163 environmental science and policy esp 163. These vehicles, known as flexiblefuel vehicles, can use e85, gasoline, or any mixture of the two. Registration open for free alternative fuel vehicle first responder training.
Alternative fuel vehicle refers to a vehicle that runs on a fuel other than traditional gasoline or diesel. The global market for alternative fuels for commercial. In 1992, congress passed the energy policy act to promote the use of alternative fuels. Alternative fuels and advanced vehicle technologies for. In recent years, tendencies have just begun to, at times, favor alternative fuels to power autos. Alternative fuel fleet vehicle evaluations transportation.
The two most popular alternative fuels, ethanol and compressed natural gas cng, are both taxed by the state at pergallon rates similar to gasoline and diesel taxes. Make reading, studying, and content mastery easier. Current estimates show that automobiles and trucks account for about 45% of the anthropogenic vocs volatile organic compounds, 50% of the nox oxides of nitrogen figures 121, 122. The future of hydrogen by michael frank hordeski and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. United states imports twothirds of all the petroleum we use. From electric cars and propane vehicles to natural gaspowered buses and trucks that run on biodiesel, todays options for alternative fuel vehicles are vast. The online training can be started and stopped at any time and. Transitions to alternative vehicles and fuels assesses the potential for reducing petroleum consumption and ghg emissions by 80 percent across the u. Alcohol fuel, vegetable oil,biodiesel,natural gas 4.
Tr anspor tation, petroleum use, and alter natives guest lecture. Medium and heavyduty vehicles that use alternative fuels or advanced technologies can help fleets reduce costs, meet emissions requirements, improve sustainability. Transition challenges for alternative fuel vehicles and. Status and outlook for biofuels, other alternative fuels and. Included is comprehensive, wellorganized, and uptodate coverage of the latest technologies, models, alternative fuels, and all aspects of engine performance. Other figures in terms of number of vehicles produced include 17. Hence, today, lets look at the future for armoured technology for vehicles. Top alternative fuels for cars and trucks thoughtco.
Halderman, hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles, 4th edition. The energy independence and security act of 2007 eisa expands the epact 2005. Pdf alternative fuels and their application to combustion. We use about million barrels of oil each day to keep us on the move. The north florida alternative fuels, vehicles and infrastructure master plan team would like to thank the stakeholder working groups. The national target for cumulative production and sales of electric and plugin hybrid vehicles is 500,000 units by 2015. Jan 24, 2015 alternative fuels for automobiles are currently a topic of growing interest and importance. Alternative fuels and advanced vehicles more than a dozen alternative fuels are in production or under development for use in alternative fuel vehicles and advanced technology vehicles. Pseries fuels are a blend of ethanol, natural gas liquids and methyltetrahydrofuran methf, a cosolvent derived from biomass.
The future of armoured technology for vehicles apart from the basic specifications like bulletproofing a car, ballistic protection, firewall security, and more, this domain is continuously evolving to fulfil its primary purpose of providing security while being stylish and sophisticated. Now more than ever, this training is becoming an essential piece of a responders day to day activities, as the number of alternative fuel vehicles afv on u. Others are converted to run on an alternative fuel by modifying the engine controls and fueling system from the original configuration. Transition challenges for alternative fuel vehicle and transportation systems jeroen struben john d. Check out our alternative fuels data center for information, maps, and tools related to all types of advanced vehicles. Jan 01, 2005 111 alternative fuels and their application to combustion engin es fig. List of alternative fueled vehicles free pdf ebook. Alternative fuel price report alternative fuels data center. Doego1020011142 august 2001 advanced technology and. A comparison of the carbon cycle for biofuels a renewable alternative fuel for vehicles and fossil fuels is provided in figure 1. Pseries fuels are clear, highoctane alternative fuels that can be used in flexible fuel vehicles. Alternative fuels renewable fuel standard program us epa. Cholakov, department of organic syntheses and fuels. Alternative vehicles and some fuels will be more expensive than their current equivalents, at least for several decades, and advanced technology could be used for increased power or other purposes.
Transitions to alternative vehicles and fuels the national. Alternative fuels for vehicles my florida home energy. Alternative fuels alternative fuels demand for gasoline has been the driving force in utilization and depletion of crude petroleum, which is a nonrenewable resource. Fuels and vehicle technology us department of transportation. Alternative fuel vehicles eligible for alternative fuel tag georgias or diesel at all, it is a dedicated alternative fuel vehicle, and it can receive an afv tag and. Nfpa alternative fuel vehicle training for the fire service. The nev target for 2020, originally set at 5 million vehicles, was recently scaled back to 1 million vehicles.
Some vehicles and engines are designed for alternative fuels by the manufacturer. To be a viable alternative, a biofuel should provide a net energy gain, have environmental. Alternative fueled vehicles and alternative vehicle fuels. Providing a renewable fuel choice hydrogen fuel cell vehicles natural gas basics propane basics all documents are taken from the website of the alternative fuels and advanced vehicles data center of. Replacement fuel and alternative fuel vehicle technical and epact initiatives for alternative fuel vehicles, u. This report examines the current capability and estimated future performance and costs for each vehicle type and nonpetroleumbased fuel technology as. Increasing the use of alternative fuels and vehicles will help. The global market for alternative fuels for commercial vehicles. Pseries fuels can be used alone or mixed with gasoline in any ratio by simply adding it to the tank. Factors such as cost, fuel distribution, emissions, vehicle systems analysis, energy storage, power and propulsion systems, and advanced power electronics are just some of the considerations in phasing in alternative fuels and advanced vehicle design. This guide provides an overview of alternative fuel power systemsincluding engines, microturbines, and fuel cells and hybrid propulsion systems.
It also covers both engine performance ase a8 content and advanced engine performance ase l1 content, enabling instructors to teach both ase areas without requiring separate texts. Today we also have some vehicles that can use a higher blend of ethanol up to 85 percent called e85. Alternative fuels is a name given to a specific group of fuel sources in 1992 by the united states department of energy. Alternative fuel price report alternative fuels data center alternative fuel corridors the federal highway administration fhwa recently announced the designation of the nations first alternative fuel corridors for electric, hydrogen, natural gas, and propane vehicles. The federal highway administration fhwa recently announced the designation of the nations first alternative fuel corridors for electric, hydrogen, natural gas, and propane vehicles. The total fleet inventory and the total fuel used by these four types of fleets do not. The afdc focuses not only on alternative fuels, but all advanced transportation fuels, vehicles, and technologies. Types of alternative fuels include biodiesel, electricity, methanol and ethanol, hydrogen, natural gas, propane and new fuels still under development, called emerging fuels. Alternative fuels and advanced vehicle technologies gives an overview of key developments in advanced fuels and vehicle technologies to improve the energy efficiency and environmental impact of the automotive sector part i considers the role of alternative.
Ppt alternative fuels and vehicles powerpoint presentation. Biodiesel pdf 3 pp, 112 k, february 2010, epa420f9, about pdf. Alternative fuels for over a century, the transportation industry has depended primarily on petroleum, a highenergy, density liquid hydrocarbon fuel, for its standard fuel source. However, the carbon cycle for fossil fuels requires millions of years to. Please note that the vehicles in the dedicated vehicle list are. Environmental damage fossil fuel emissions from vehicles damage the environment and contribute to air pollution. Although biodiesel is the most commonly used alternative fuel in medium and heavyduty diesel vehicles, fischertropsch diesel and liquefied and compressed natural gas are also viable options. The alternative fuels data center afdc provides a wealth of information and data on alternative and renewable fuels, advanced vehicles, fuelsaving strategies, and emerging transportation technologies. The alternative fuels program is working hard to promote the use of alternative fuels and alternative fuel vehicles in new york city but its main challenge is to develop refueling sites for alternative fuels. Because of a combination of factors, such as environmental concerns, high oil prices and the potential for. Michelle heath published by canadian energy research institute,1991 1991. Alternative fuels and advanced vehicle technologies gives an overview of key developments in advanced fuels and vehicle technologies to improve the energy efficiency and environmental impact of the automotive sector.
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