Alternative fuels for transportation
edited by A S Ramadhas.
Bok Engelsk 2012 · Electronic books.
| Medvirkende | Ramadhas, Arumugam S., (editor.)
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| Omfang | 1 online resource (466 p.)
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| Utgave | First edition.
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| Opplysninger | Description based upon print version of record.. - Front cover; Contents; Preface; Editor; Contributors; Chapter 1: Fuels and Trends; Chapter 2: Vegetable Oils; Chapter 3: Biodiesel; Chapter 4: Methanol; Chapter 5: Ethanol; Chapter 6: Dimethyl Ether; Chapter 7: Liquefied Petroleum Gas; Chapter 8: Compressed Natural Gas; Chapter 9: Hydrogen; Chapter 10: Electric Vehicles; Chapter 11: Fuel Cells; Chapter 12: Hybrid Vehicles; Chapter 13: Future Fuels; Appendix: Fuel Properties; Index; Back cover. - With existing petroleum oil and natural gas reserves enough for only several more decades, there is an imminent need for alternative energy sources. This critical situation has incited greater improvements in automotive technology and the increased use of nonconventional fuels. Alternative Fuels for Transportation covers the potential, production methods, properties, vehicle tests, merits, and drawbacks of alternative fuels. The esteemed editor highlights the importance of moving toward alternative fuels and the problems and environmental impact of depending on petroleum products.
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| ISBN | 0-429-15247-7. - 1-000-21888-0. - 1-4398-1958-0
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