By: Emma Peters and Mattie Paulsen alternative fuels By: Emma Peters and Mattie Paulsen
What is an alternative fuel? -any non-fossil fuel -some examples are biodiesel, ethanol, chemically stored electricity, or solar energy
Biofuels fuel derived from recently dead biological material.
Types of Biofuels Ethanol: A corn based fuel that can be used in most common engines. Biodiesel: A non-petroleum based diesel fuel that is made through a process of changing the organic compounds of vegetable oil
The Benefits of Using Biofuels They can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and help lessen the danger of global warming to our environment By not using petroleum, they will eliminate the threat of oil spills
Bibliography Northeast Nebraska Biodiesel http://www.biodieselnebraska.com 10/23/08 The energy crisis: a unique perspective http://www.nettally.com/palmk/nrg.org -Weekly Reader Express http://www.weeklyreaderexpress.com