Alternative Fuels

Energy has become one of the most important topics of the 21st century. Heating and fuel costs are rising as oil supplies dwindle. The world is now looking at natural gas to supply more energy and...

Natural gas is considered an alternative fuel. Natural gas vehicles, which are more efficient than hybrid electric vehicles, work similarly to gas-powered vehicles and have spark ignited engines....

Natural gas is found in abundance throughout much of the world, an energy source plentiful in the United States. Advocates have been pushing for the use of natural gas for two reasons: we control...

Compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles are few and far between, with the Honda Civic GX the only model produced by a major manufacturer. Other companies, including Toyota, have previously built CNG...

All categories of vehicles can run on natural gas---motorcycles, cars, SUVs, small or large commercial trucks, and buses. Of these, the truck segments have received the most attention since most...

Buses powered by natural gas have been on the roads for years, but lately, natural-gas powered cars have been seen driving on America's highways. The more gasoline costs rise, the more alternative...

Utilizing natural gas (NG) to fuel the vehicles on our road would provide a number of benefits for the United States. Natural gas has become a hot topic in recent years as its development as a...

Rising gas prices, environmental pollution and new technology are all contributing to the rise in popularity of alternative fuels, such as ethanol, electricity, biodiesel, liquefied petroleum gas,...

The continued increase in fuel prices has prompted people into thinking of using natural gas for their vehicles. Costs of natural gases are 50 percent less than regular fuel, which is more than...

Natural gas burns more efficiently and emits less toxins into the environment than its petroleum-based counterpart. Natural gas is made up primarily of methane found in fossil fuels and recycled...

One source of propane is natural gas processing. Raw natural gas consists mostly of methane, but not at the desired level of purity. A variety of substances must be removed, and some of these are...

Natural gas powered cars have a lot in common with conventional cars. Both burn fossil fuels in an internal combustion engine to create mechanical energy. Just as in the internal combustion...

Natural gas is essentially methane. Like other hydrocarbon fuels, it is produced by the decomposition of organic matter and largely found in large pockets deep under the earth's surface. Though...

Recently, there has been increased interest in having cars that either run on less gasoline or on alternative energy. One of the most promising types of alternative energy being marketed for cars...

Natural gas is a fossil fuel that is mostly composed of methane (CH4). It is used to power industrial machinery, homes, and businesses. When it is compressed to less than 1 percent of its original...

With rising oil costs and an increased concern for the environmental impacts of fossil fuels, a number of alternative fuels have been developed. These different types of alternative fuels can be...

Since the 1970s the price of crude oil has affected the price of gas in the United States adversely. There have always been option in alternate choices of fuel but not until the 21st century has...

Natural gas, which is mostly methane, powers a vehicle through a process very similar to that which powers gasoline vehicles. The basic concepts of internal combustion are identical, in fact. ...

Natural gas vehicles offer an alternative to traditional vehicles that rely on gasoline. These vehicles use compressed natural gas or liquefied natural gas to power their engines. The result is a...

Driving a natural gas vehicle (NGV) requires preparation because there are few filling stations. They also take practice because filling a natural gas tank is different than filling a gasoline...

Convert a vehicle to natural gas to save on gas costs and do you part to help the environment. Natural gas burns cleaner, which means less harmful emissions. Most natural gas vehicles use...

The EPA recognizes the 2008 Honda GX natural gas vehicle as having the cleanest internal-combustion engine. To buy one, you get the styling and comfort of a Civic with the environmental and...