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Gas, Hybrid, And Alternative Fuels

Gas, Hybrid, And Alternative Fuels. Matthew Clayton English 1010. Pictured in previous slide top left, Honda Civic, top right Honda Civic Hybrid, and bottom Honda FCX Clarity hydrogen powered car. Is there really a benefit? - Gas mileage -Eco friendly -Or nonsense. Which is better?.

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Gas, Hybrid, And Alternative Fuels

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  1. Gas, Hybrid, And Alternative Fuels Matthew Clayton English 1010

  2. Pictured in previous slide top left, Honda Civic, top right Honda Civic Hybrid, and bottom Honda FCX Clarity hydrogen powered car.

  3. Is there really a benefit? -Gas mileage -Eco friendly -Or nonsense Which is better?

  4. Hybrids are powered by a gas engine and electric motor set up. • Because of the electric motor the gas mileage is improved • Battery packs supply power and are recharged by the motion of everyday driving. • They don’t waste much Facts about Hybrids

  5. The battery pack is expensive to replace • Dealers are usually the only place to have them serviced and can be expensive • Though the gas mileage is improved, its not always as good as advertised Hybrid downfalls

  6. Been around for over a hundred years • Used by billions of people world wide • Used in many applications ranging from sport, recreation, business, and personal Facts about gas powered

  7. The price of gasoline changes constantly • Some are not eco-friendly • Idle time in city driving creates large amounts of emissions Gas downfalls

  8. Gas Civic SI Mileage-25mpg Average fuel cost- $2100 Battery cost- $85 Purchase price- $22,405 Civic Hybrid Mileage-41 Average fuel cost-$1219 Battery cost-$2700+labor Purchase price- $24,050 Compare The 2

  9. The Civic Si compared was a 2007 model, the Civic Hybrid was based on a new 2012. The price of the hybrid battery is based on a local Honda Dealers price quote

  10. The hybrid battery is thought to last around 8-10 years, an average car battery lasts 4-8 years. Batteries

  11. Is there anything other than cars that are hybrid? Chevrolet makes a pick-up Many others make SUV’s

  12. Many companies are making hybrid SUV options such as the Lexus RX, the Ford Escape, and the Chevrolet Tahoe. Honda and Toyota have a model that is only offered as a hybrid, the very popular Prius and the stylish Insight.

  13. Hydrogen cell • Biodiesel • Plug –in hybrid • CNG Alternative fuels

  14. Hydrogen Cell Used hydrogen to power a “fuel Cell” that in turn powers a battery pack Rumor has it only water is the by-product or exhaust Limited availability due to the lack of refueling stations

  15. Biodiesel Can be made out of just about any organic material, usually crop waste oil Cooking oil can be refined to make biodiesel This is a very renewable resource

  16. Plug-in Hybrid Plugs in to a normal outlet to charge over night A typical charge will last around 20-60 miles on just electric power Most Americans travel an average of 30 miles per day The Chevrolet volt is a good example of a plug-in hybrid

  17. Clear Natural GasCNG Burns cleaner than normal unleaded gasoline The technology has been around for many years It is much cheaper than gasoline and is readily available

  18. Pictures from • Honda.com • Chevrolet.com The End

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