
Unit 4: Transportation Fuel Use and Challenges – Lesson 9: Transportation Fuels: Alternatives
About Lesson 9
In this lesson, we will review alternatives to conventional gasoline- and diesel-fueled transportation. We will examine vehicles powered by biofuels (ethanol and biodiesel), electricity (hybrids, all electric and plug-in hybrids), hydrogen, propane, and natural gas.
What will we learn in Lesson 9?
With the successful completion of this lesson, you will be able to:
- describe the difference between motors/engines that use different types of fuels;
- discuss the relative merits of emerging transportation fuel technologies;
- relate the consumption of transportation fuels to environmental impacts;
- weigh the advantages and disadvantages of different vehicle alternatives.
What is due for Lesson 9?
The table below provides an overview of the requirements for Lesson 9. For details regarding the assignment, refer to the page(s) noted in the table.
Please refer to the Calendar in Canvas for specific time frames and due dates.
REQUIREMENT | LOCATION | SUBMITTED FOR GRADING? |
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Reading: (Biodiesel):
|
Page 2 |
No |
Reading: (Ethanol):
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Page 3 | No |
Reading: (Electricity):
|
Page 4 | No |
Reading: (Hydrogen):
|
Page 5 | No |
Reading: (Natural Gas):
|
Page 6 | No |
Lesson 9 Activity: Complete Lesson 9 Activity. (It's in Canvas, under Module 4.) | Page 7 | Yes |
Unit 4 Discussion Forum: "Let's Go Shopping!" (It's in Canvas, under Module 4.) | Page 8 | Yes |
Questions about EGEE 401?
If you have any questions, please post them to our Questions about EGEE 401? Discussion in Canvas. Use this Discussion Forum for general questions about course content and administration. I will check it daily to respond. While you are there, feel free to post your own responses if you, too, are able to help out a classmate or have a related question.