Results of a study undertaken to identify future alternative and more environmentally friendly fuels for the next century vehicles in Europe are presented. The study was motivated by the recent surge in the public awareness of the adverse effects of the transport generated pollutants on the human health and the environment as well as the urgent need to conserve the available hydrocarbon resources. The use of various fuels such as reformulated/synthetic gasoline and diesel, alcohol fuels (methanol and ethanol), liquefied petroleum gases (LPG), natural gas, vegetable oil (rapeseed methyl ester (RME), hydrogen were carefully considered and investigated. The possibility of using the electric and hybrid vehicles as an alternative means of transport in densely populated region was also investigated. The study revealed that contrary to the common belief, there are no indications that a particular fuel can substitute the petroleum based fuels in the near future. Hence a combination of two or more may provide an attractive and alternative solution not only to the ever increasing demand on the petroleum based fuels but also to their adverse effects on the environment. Some aspects of using such alternatives including availability, storage, safety, production cost, impact on the environment, vehicle engine modification requirement and handling were also discussed.
Alternative fuels for the 21st century vehicles in Europe
Alternative Kraftstoffe für die Fahrzeuge des 21. Jahrhunderts in Europa
1997
13 Seiten, 3 Bilder, 6 Tabellen, 33 Quellen
Aufsatz (Konferenz)
Englisch
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