This unique new model comes as an Electric, Plug - In Hybrid or Fuel Cell, giving shoppers plenty
of alternative fuel options.
Although ethanol, hydrogen and hybrids have been stealing all the headlines the past couple of years, nearly half (49 percent) of all respondents said they would be most likely to buy a clean diesel among all the current lineup
of alternative fuel options.
Not exact matches
In spite
of current energy trends moving towards green and renewable
options, Alberta is planning on double its production
of fossil
fuels by 2030, meaning that higher supply will generate lower market rates, presenting a more affordable
alternative to the American market.
Beginning with the introduction
of charter schools in the early 1990's, along with the expansion
of choice
options in many urban districts, a growing community
of parents and educators seeking
alternatives to conventional public schooling continues to
fuel exponential growth in the public Montessori sector.
The news comes as British rival Bentley looks at its own
alternative powertrain
options, including extensive development and use
of E85
fuel.
Providing emission passing ratings and some
of the highest
fuel economy marks for their respective classes, the Mercedes - Benz BlueTEC engines are great
options for drivers searching for an
alternative to gas powered vehicles.
* Horsepower and torque expected to top previous model (testing is ongoing — check media.gm.com for updates) * NOx emissions reduced at least 63 percent over 2010 models * Quieter operation * High - pressure (30,000 psi / 2, 000 bar) Piezo - actuated
fuel system for greater
fuel efficiency, improved performance and reduced emissions * Exhaust brake system that enables controlled vehicle slowdown on downhill grades without actuating the brakes * Selective catalytic reduction after - treatment system using diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) injection to provide the best overall diesel characteristics and performance — with a range
of about 5,000 miles (8,000 km) between DEF refills * Combustion and after - treatment have been optimized to provide about 700 miles (1,125 km) between diesel particulate filter regenerations — a 75 - percent improvement over the previous system and significant contributor to improved
fuel efficiency, as the regeneration process requires additional
fuel * B20 biodiesel capability for an
alternative fueling option * Internal revisions that improve durability
The gas mileage and
option of alternative fueling and gas
options is wonderful.
Providing emission passing ratings and some
of the highest
fuel economy marks for their respected classes, the Mercedes - Benz BlueTEC engines are great
options for drivers searching for an
alternative to gas powered vehicles.
I am not yet in my 40's but was raised in a very
alternative community
of people in nyc in the 70's and 80's... amidst the depression
of the city at that time, there were tons
of free - thinking individuals, groups and companies leading the way presenting biofuel - concepts and ideas, or promoting industries based on recycling things rather than being a disposable society... there have always been large numbers
of people in the pro-environment movement country and world - wide that cried out about how
alternative thinking would lead to newer, more positive and less harmfully - impacting industries and tried to introduce inventions that could have spurred new economies... Had the auto industry not blocked things, we could have had more energy efficient cars decades ago... but they did not want the «expense»
of helping foster this new industry... it is so damn sad it took a war to make people «wake up» about
alternative fuels and how exciting the
options are.
If we had cars that are capable
of running on
alternative fuels and gasoline prices become prohibitive they would move to the more affordable
option.
There is no
alternative to fossil
fuels —
of which shale gas is the best
option - to lift people out
of poverty until realistic
alternatives are found.
For too long, oil companies have reaped massive profits through a monopoly over our transportation
options, leaving people with few
alternatives to fossil
fuels —
fuels which are by far Washington's largest source
of climate and air pollution.
But, there are also,
of course, other
options, there's energy efficiency, there are
alternative sources
of supply, such as solar and wind, and there are even switches to other sources
of fuel, such as natural gas.
Taking advantage
of options in turn requires a robust network connecting energy sources to energy needs, be it pipelines, a reliable and responsive electricity distribution system, waterways, or means for
alternative fuel distribution.
HEAL supports policies to increase
alternative transportation
options, as well as tax credits for the purchase
of alternative fuel vehicles, particularly e / v's.