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alternative fuels. By: Emma Peters and Mattie Paulsen. What is an alternative fuel?. -any non-fossil fuel -some examples are biodiesel, ethanol, chemically stored electricity, or solar energy. Biofuels. fuel derived from recently dead biological material. Types of Biofuels. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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By:
Emma Peters and Mattie Paulsen
What is an alternative fuel?
-any non-fossil fuel
-some examples are biodiesel, ethanol, chemically stored electricity, or solar energy
Biofuels
fuel derived from recently dead biological material.
Types of Biofuels
Ethanol: A corn based fuel that can be used in most common engines.
Biodiesel: A non-petroleum based diesel fuel that is made through a process of changing the organic compounds of vegetable oil
They can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and help lessen the danger of global warming to our environment
By not using petroleum, they will eliminate the threat of oil spills
The Benefits of Using Biofuels
BibliographyNortheast Nebraska Biodiesel
http://www.biodieselnebraska.com 10/23/08
The energy crisis: a unique perspective
http://www.nettally.com/palmk/nrg.org
-Weekly Reader Express
http://www.weeklyreaderexpress.com