The Future of Natural Gas

Scientists and engineers are finding new and better ways of producing and working with Alternative Energy. They are developing ways to cut waste. Clean energy sources are available for environmnetally friendly transportation. If we are to sustain our children's future, we must develop alternative energy vehicles and educate the public on their capabilities. Over 500 million internal combustion vehicles are in use in the world, with 160 million in the United States. Each year, 50 million new cars and trucks are sold worldwide, with about 12 million of those sold in the United States. Growing concern over air pollution is causing governmental agencies worldwide to seek methods to reduce automobile emissions. The only zero emission vehicle (ZEV) that is technologically feasible today is the electric vehicle (EV). They are working on other Alternative Energy Sources. Despite aggressive lobbying by large auto manufacturers and the oil companies, market studies have shown that the general public wants the electric car to become commercialized.

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New natural gas deposits are being found deeper within the earth, both offshore and onshore. These will add to the amount of natural gas we know that is available.

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These Alternative Energy Sources can also be produced at a plant and then these reserves which could be moved by pipeline to your home. One you might need to go to a gas station to fill the car.

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Electric car that are available in the market are the center of attention for the alternative energy vehicles. In year 2005 these electric cars would be available at your local automobile dealers. They are already available for you to buy, at present, range 60-150 miles, Top speed 80 mph, and Energy cost around $ 1.25 per 100 miles.

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Hydrogen is also being used to replace gasoline as a fuel for automobiles. They do not pollute the air, very cheap to run, and research is being done to use it more efficiently, so we can make the best use of our resources.

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Natural gas is also being used to replace gasoline as a fuel for automobiles. They do not pollute the air as much and are cheaper to run.

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Scientists are working on a way to reduce air pollution, burning fuel or oil is not one of them. They are working on alternative energy sources like Natural Gas, Electric, Solar / Electric, Hydrogen, Fuel Cell, and Propane.

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Automobile can also be driven by solar and electric power combined, so it can be charged when you park the car while you are working and when you go home, it can be charged by electricity and so it can also be driven at nighttime. A process by which electricity and useful heat source can be used , cutting down on waste.

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Natural gas can be used in a device called a fuel cell to produce electricity much like a battery does. This may improve the efficiency of electrical generation.

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