02076nam 2200397 450 991072055690332120230627192516.0(CKB)5710000000124405(NjHacI)995710000000124405(EXLCZ)99571000000012440520230627d2011 uy 0engur|||||||||||txtrdacontentcrdamediacrrdacarrierAlternative Fuels for Transportation /Arumugam S. RamadhasBoca Raton, Florida :Taylor & Francis,2011.1 online resource (463 pages)Includes index.Fuels and Trends. -- Vegetable Oils. -- Biodiesel. -- Methanol. -- Ethanol. -- Dimethyl Ether. -- Liquefied Petroleum Gas. -- Compressed Natural Gas. -- Hydrogen. -- Electric Vehicles. -- Fuel Cells. -- Hybrid Vehicles. -- Future Fuels. -- Appendix. -- Index.Exploring how to counteract the world's energy insecurity and environmental pollution, this volume covers the production methods, properties, storage, engine tests, system modification, transportation and distribution, economics, safety aspects, applications, and material compatibility 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. Each self-contained chapter focuses on a particular fuel source, including vegetable oils, biodiesel, methanol, ethanol, dimethyl ether, liquefied petroleum gas, natural gas, hydrogen, electric, fuel cells, and fuel from nonfood crops.Alternative fuel vehiclesMotor fuelsFuel switchingAlternative fuel vehicles.Motor fuels.Fuel switching.629.229Ramadhas Arumugam S.1367295NjHacINjHaclBOOK9910720556903321Alternative Fuels for Transportation3390169UNINA