Alternative Fuels

Alternative fuels are derrived from resources other than petroleum. Some are produced domestically, reducing our dependence on imported oil, and some are derived from renewable sources. Often, they produce less pollution than gasoline or diesel.
To promote alternative fuels, the Federal government offers tax incentives to consumers purchasing qualifying alternative fuel vehicles.

Ethanol: is produced domestically from corn and other crops and produces less greenhouse gas emissions than conventional fuels.

Biodiesel: is derived from vegetable oils and animal fats. It usually produces less air pollutants than petroleum-based diesel.

Natural gas: is a fossil fuel that generates less air pollutants and greenhouse gases.

Propane: also called liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), is a domestically abundant fossil fuel that generates less harmful air pollutants and greenhouse gases.

Hydrogen: can be produced domestically from fossil fuels (such as coal), nuclear power, or renewable resources, such as hydropower. Fuel cell vehicles powered by pure hydrogen emit no harmful air pollutants.

Vocabulário
Derrived=Derivados
Oil=Oléo
Renewable=Renovável
Fossil Fuels=Combustiveis Fosseis
Coal=Carvão
Hydrogen=Hidrogênio
Air=Ar

Perguntas
1 - Como o Ethanol ajuda no efeito estufa?
2 - O Biodiesel é formado como?E como ajuda na atmosfera?
3 - Que tipos de combustiveis alternativos existem?Cite 3 exemplos.
4 - De que modo é feito os combustiveis alternativos?
5 - O que o Governo federal oferece?

Componentes
Igor Mesquita nº18
Natália nº32