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Title page for E-project-121908-132532

Project TypeIQP
Submission date2008-12-19
Authors
  • Brian J Beach, bbeach@WPI.EDU, ME
  • Alessandro Bruno Chiumiento, abchium@WPI.EDU, AE
  • Jose Gabriel Molina, ME
    • URNE-project-121908-132532
    DivisionEnergy and Resources
    TitleAlternative Fuels for Automobiles
    Advisor
  • Stafford, Kenneth A., ME
    • Availability unrestricted

    Abstract

    Steadily escalating gasoline prices, increased environmental concerns, and poor international politics have sparked new interests for

    alternatively fueled vehicles. There are numerous alternative fuel technologies including gasoline-hybrids, diesels, full electrics,

    as well as hydrogen and ethanol. These technologies are changing rapidly and consumers are having difficulty trying to decipher which

    type of vehicle is the most worthy investment. This study provides a simple breakdown of the pros and cons of the alternative fuel

    technologies as well as a statistical review of the total ownership costs of the vehicle up to 100,000 miles.

    Files
  • Alternative_Fuels_For_Autos_IQP.pdf

    There is one file which has been withheld at the advisor's request.

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