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alternative fuels. By: Emma Peters and Mattie Paulsen. What is an alternative fuel? . -any non-fossil fuel -some examples are biodiesel, ethanol, chemically stored electricity, or solar energy. Biofuels. fuel derived from recently dead biological material. Types of Biofuels.
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alternative fuels By: Emma Peters and Mattie Paulsen
What is an alternative fuel? -any non-fossil fuel -some examples are biodiesel, ethanol, chemically stored electricity, or solar energy
Biofuels • fuel derived from recently dead biological material.
Types of Biofuels • Ethanol: A corn based fuel that can be used in most common engines. • Biodiesel: A non-petroleum based diesel fuel that is made through a process of changing the organic compounds of vegetable oil
The Benefits of Using Biofuels • They can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and help lessen the danger of global warming to our environment • By not using petroleum, they will eliminate the threat of oil spills
Bibliography • Northeast Nebraska Biodiesel http://www.biodieselnebraska.com 10/23/08 • The energy crisis: a unique perspective http://www.nettally.com/palmk/nrg.org -Weekly Reader Express http://www.weeklyreaderexpress.com