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Fuel Comparison Chart
  GASOLINE #2 DIESEL BIODIESEL COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS ELECTRICITY ETHANOL (E85) HYDROGEN
MAIN FUEL SOURCE Crude oil Crude oil Soybean oil, waste cooking oils, yellow grease, any vegetable oil Underground reserves Coal, nuclear, natural gas, hydroelectric and other renewable sources may be used Corn, grains or agricultural waste Natural gas, Methanol and other energy sources
ENERGY CONTENT PER GALLON 109,000- 125,000 Btu (does not factor in the energy to get it from source) 128,000- 130,000 Btu (does not factor in the energy to get it from source) 117,000-120,000 BTU 33,000-38,000 Btu @ 3000 psi 38,000-44,000 Btu @ 3600 psi N/A 80,000 Btu Gas: 6,500 Btu PER GALLON
@ 3000 psi, 16,000 Btu @ 10,000 psi Liquid: 30,000 Btu
TYPES OF VEHICLES AVAILABLE TODAY All types of regular engines Diesel vehicles All diesel vehicles; B100 may require minor modifications to fuel lines and fuel filters for older vehicles Vehicles retrofitted for CNG use (costly) Neighborhood electric vehicles, from bicycles to heavy duty Flexible fuel vehicles or vehicles designed for ethanol No vehicles are currently available for sale
FUEL AVAILABILITY All fueling stations Available at select stations Available growing 1600+ throughout US in bulk and at dozens of locations in California California has highest concentration of CNG refueling stations Most locations have sufficient power, but some upgrades may apply Most are available in the Midwest Very small amount for private use only
ENVIRON- MENTAL IMPACTS OF BURNING FUEL Produces harmful emissions Produces harmful emissions; however, diesel vehicles are improving and emissions are being reduced with after-treatment devices Reduces pollutant categories* by 50-100%, especially particulate matter and global warming gas emissions (78%+) compared to conventional diesel (*NOx emissions are unclear-- see Fact Sheets) CNG vehicles can demonstrate a reduction in ozone-forming emissions compared to some conventional fuels; however, HC emissions may be increased EVs have zero tailpipe emissions; however, some amount of emissions can be contributed to power generation E-85 vehicles can demonstrate a 25% reduction in ozone-forming emissions compared to formulated gasoline Zero regulated emissions for fuel cell-powered vehicles, and only NOx emissions possible for internal combustion engines operating on hydrogen
ENERGY SECURITY IMPACTS Manufactured using imported oil, which is not an energy secure option Manufactured using imported oil, which is not an energy secure option Biodiesel is domestically produced and recycles urban and agricultural waste CNG is domestically produced. The Unites States has vast natural gas reserves Electricity is generated mainly through coal fired power plants, although California depends more on Hydroelectric Ethanol is produced domestically and it is renewable Hydrogen can help reduce US dependence on foreign oil by being produced by renewable resources
COSTS Current Fuel Prices Current Fuel Prices Depending on prices of soybean oil, waste cooking oils, animal fats, plus refining overhead Current Alternative Fuel Prices Underground reserves plus costs of conversion ($40,000 to $90,000) and fueling infrastructure Current Alternative Fuel Prices Coal, nuclear, or renewable sources may be used plus cost of the vehicle ($15,000 to $40,000) Electric Vehicles Depending on prices of corn, grains or agricultural waste plus refining overhead Current Alternative Fuel Prices Various energy sources may be used. Infastructure ($$$) and fuel is unavailable Hydrogen Vehicles

 
 



 

 
 
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