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a. wanted to solve issue of Global Warming

2. Research started to solve problem

a. benefits everyone

III.    Science and Environment

A.      Scientific Aspect of Alternative Fuel Vehicles

  1.      Scientific theory supporting the technology

                 a. Ethanol is said to be a good source

i. made from starch and sugars: corn, barley, sugar cane, sugar beets, wood, grasses     

                   b. running out of fossil fuels and too much greenhouse gas

                                                 i. there is a lot of restriction on greenhouse gas emissions           

                                                 ii. push towards alternative power and energy

2.      Scientific research related to the development of Alternative Fuel Vehicles

                 a. alcohol used as a fuel

                                 i. said to have better long term environmental advantages

                                 ii. consideration of ethanol and methanol

                                 iii. considered renewable sources which can easily be obtained

B.      Environmental  Impact of Alternative Fuel Vehicles

1.      Impact of Alternative Fuel Vehicles on the natural environment (land, water, and air)

a. less pollution

b. better air quality

c. reduces spill hazards

2.      Impact of Alternative Fuel Vehicles on the quality of life (stress, congestion, etc.)

a. better air quality

b. less dependence on import oil

c. causes more stress to refuel

3.      Impact of Alternative Fuel Vehicles on health and well-being

a. save money which means less stress

b. less pollution causes there to be better air quality to breathe

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