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We all give and increased gas prices big hand in hand!
Right? They are not satisfied with our price of gasoline? Well I honestly do not feel well, but the more I thought, the more I came to believe that perhaps our high gas prices and dependence on foreign oil proved to be a blessing in disguise.
It seems that the most effective way to reach consumers through our wallets. Again, we are outraged high fuel prices and demanding something be done about it.
The automotive industry has the technology to produce fuel efficient cars, has had too much of this technology for decades, but has not developed this technology profitable mass Vehicle market. Why? Because consumption was not necessary. Regardless, the auto industry is and always will be consumer driven.
Although consumers are still buying what the industry set, they will continue to build what they build. Well, because controls emissions and higher mileage in recent years, we now have less harmful emissions and better performance than twenty years ago. Even if it was a great start we can not let that become a stopping point.
Let's take realistic look at where we are today and how we, as consumers, can help ensure a more cost efficient and healthier future for ourselves, our children and generations to come. We now have hybrid cars that offer greater efficiency and cleaner fuels, and fuel cell vehicles who do not use gasoline and produce no harmful emissions, their only byproduct is steam.
Some hybrids available current and planned for the near future
DaimlerChrysler - Diesel-electric Dodge Ram pickup with 15 miles driven per cent.
Early 2008: Dodge Durango SUV, no details are available.
Ford - Escape Hybrid: SUV rated at 36 Road in the city model with two-wheel drive nearly double that of gas only Escape. Driving on the road rated 31 miles per gallon.
October 2005: Mercury Mariner SUV, 33 mpg in the city, 29 on road.
2007 Mazda Tribute SUV, no mileage data yet.
2008 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan sedans, no mileage data yet.
General Motors - GMC Sierra and Chevrolet Silverado pickups increase fuel economy 10-12 percent.
2006: Saturn Vue SUV, with 15 percent mpg increase.
2007 Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon, up 35 percent mpg boost. Chevrolet Malibu, 15 per cent increase.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups that get up to 35 percent more mpg.
Sling - Insight: two-door rated at 56 miles per gallon in city and highway.
Civic Hybrid: four-door rated at 48 miles per gallon in city and highway.
Accord Hybrid: rated at 37 mpg highway 29 mpg in the city.
Nissan - 2006: hybrid mid-size Altima, no details on estimated annual mileage.
Toyota - Prius four-door rated at 60 km / h in town, 51 mpg highway.
Lexus RX 400h: SUV rated at 31 miles per gallon in the promotion of the city two-thirds more than its greenhouse gas only RX 330 brothers.
Highlander Hybrid: SUV is rated at 33/28 mpg city / highway based on the model two-wheel drive.
Spring 2006: Lexus GS 450h sports sedan, mileage in the high twenties and 300 horses.
End 2006 Camry, gave no details on estimated mileage.
Both hybrid and fuel cell systems currently used in Transit many Uscita selected and in Canada and Germany, which include buses, taxis and delivery vehicles such as UPS.
Military vehicles - In April, the U.S. Army took delivery of the modified fuel cell Chevrolet Silverado that is capable of generating 188 kilowatts and 317 pounds-feet of torque, or roughly the motor torque generated by GM's 5.3-liter V-8 engine. This is the first time that the vehicle he driving in California. Be given to the Marines at Camp Pendleton, Calif., later this year for demonstration and evaluation.
"This vehicle has spent the last few months performing civilian-type duties at Fort. Belvoir, Va., where soldiers have been assessing their performance and learning first hand about hydrogen and fuel, "said Dr. McClelland, director Tank-Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC) of the U.S. Army.
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Hydrogen Highway in California - The family Spallino, who lives in Los Angeles, will be among the first people begin to use the first service stations in California Hydrogen Highway, the statewide infrastructure build to offer hydrogen refueling station access to private individuals. Arnold Schwarzenegger announced the appointment of a State Highway Hydrogen in April this year, creating a public-private partnership to build California's Hydrogen Highway by 2010
In the Chino project, Hyundai Tucson and Kia Sportage SUVs, powered by fuel cells manufactured by UTC Fuel Cells, will operate throughout Southern California and refuel at the ChevronTexaco hydrogen station. It is particularly important on-site production of hydrogen from natural gas. distribution infrastructure for natural gas is available, it is essential for the transition to a hydrogen economy. This station will also the future ability to convert other renewable energy sources such as ethanol, into hydrogen for vehicles fuel cell fuel.
hydrogen service station - The EPA has commissioned a hydrogen service station in the National Vehicle and fuel emissions laboratory in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The station provides gas for hydrogen vehicles with hydrogen in southern Michigan.
The lab in Ann Arbor, Michigan, is the first federal facility to install such a fuel station for vehicles. This state of the station Art is an example of the real world for the rest of the installation and operation of a hydrogen fueling station. Also supporting supply of fuel cell vehicle test program, the station will also be used for hydrogen refueling vehicles deployed in the future in Michigan.
So perhaps our future looks promising, with less dependence on foreign oil and a good beginning for achieving cleaner air and a healthier environment for everyone. But it is in our hands, each of us, consumers, and options to determine our future.
About the Author
Cheryl Dixon is an avid researcher for fuel saving and environmentally safe vehicles. The results of her continuing research and latest news can be found on her blog: http://hybridandfuelcellcars.featureblog.com and on her website: http://www.hybridandfuelcellcars.com
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