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The Problem
Transportation consumes 20% of US
energy and 20% of US CO2 emissions
Not sustainable for the next 50 years
I feel more confident than ever that the
power to save the planet rests with the
individual consumer.- Denis Hayes
Consumers can have a positive impact on
the environment
The Solution
HEVs and Fuel cell technology are
Advantages of HEVs
http://www.ott.doe.gov/hev/what.html
More Advantages
HEV info.
Fuel
(estimate
d per
year)
Vehicle
emissions
(estimated
per year
in pounds)
Consumpti
on
Carbon
dioxide
Carbon
monoxide
2003 Honda
Civic Hybrid
263
Gal
5,089
lb
2003 Honda
Civic
135 lb
Nitrogen Hydro
oxides
carbons
7.4 lb 3 lb
Energy Loss
Disadvantages to HEVs
Maintenance
Towing capacity
Currently
Ford Escape Hybrid SUV 35mpg price
unannounced
http://www.fordvehicles.com/escapehybrid/home/index.as
p?bhcp=1
Toyota Prius $20,810 55mpg http://www.toyota.com/prius/
Honda Civic Hybrid $19,650 and 45 mpg
http://www.hondacars.com/models/model_overview.asp?
ModelName=Civic+Hybrid&bhcp=1
Insight Hybrid $19,180 65 mpg
http://www.hondacars.com/models/model_overview.asp?
ModelName=Insight
Growing demand
Greater market
Car companies will
respond
More variety
Conclusion
Air pollution is a
serious concern
Fallbacks to Fuel Cell
economy
In the short run HEVs
seem to be a viable
alternative