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Alternative Energy Vehicles
DAEE Sustainability Workshop Aug 2010
Ethanol Fuel and Blends (E10/E85)Ethanol Fuel and Blends (E10/E85)Corn based
1 acre/car
Fossil fuels used in production?p
Food displacement/cost
Cellulosic EthanolCellulosic Ethanol
Natural Gas (CNG) and PropaneNatural Gas (CNG) and Propane25% lower CO2 emissionsPotentially cheaperPotentially cheaperDomestic production (environmentally desirable?)
Electric Vehicles, Hybrids, Fuel Cell Vehicles, other emerging tech
What are we talking about?What are we talking about?
Gasoline Engine
Electric MotorElectric Motor
Hybrid ElectricHybrid Electric
Hybrid ElectricHybrid Electric
GasolineEngineEngine
Hybrid ElectricHybrid Electric
GasolineEngine
ElectricMotorEngine Motor
Hybrid ElectricHybrid Electric
Battery Pack - 2010 Toyota PriusBattery Pack 2010 Toyota Prius
Battery Pack - Ford Escape HybridBattery Pack Ford Escape Hybrid
Chevy Volt: a new kind of HybridChevy Volt: a new kind of Hybrid40 miles on battery alone.
Engine only used to charge batteries.
Chevy Volt – Stats Chevy Volt Stats 2011 – 10,000 units2012 45 000 units2012 – 45,000 units
$41 000$41,000$7,500 tax credit$350/mo lease$350/mo lease
Battery Pack – Chevy VoltBattery Pack Chevy Volt
Battery Stress TestsBattery Stress Tests
Which One is a Diesel?Which One is a Diesel?
A B..
C.
D.
MoneyMoneyHow much does it cost to drive a typical car for 1 year (12,000 miles)? (12,000 miles)?
2008: $2000 2009: $1200Alternative Fuel cars in 1 year:Alternative Fuel cars in 1 year:
CNG: $800Di l $600Diesel: $600Hybrid: $600
$2 0?Electric: $250?Solar: Free
Hybrid or Diesel?Hybrid or Diesel?
Hybrid Diesel
2010 Toyota Prius 2009 VW Jetta TDI
50 MPG 58 MPG
$22000 $22000$22000 $22000
BioDieselBioDieselUsed fryer grease with conversion kitconversion kit
BioDiesel - is refined vegetable oil that is chemically converted to actual diesel f lfuel.
Electric VehiclesElectric VehiclesTesla Roadster
0-60 in 3.7 seconds!
Can travel 244 miles on Can travel 244 miles on one charge
$100,000
Nissan leafNissan leafElectric only100 mile range100 mile range
GPS display:GPS display:range nearby charging
$33,000$7,500 rebate
Battery Pack – Nissan LEAFBattery Pack Nissan LEAF
Electric FuelingElectric FuelingFor Plug in HybridsFor Electric VehiclesFor Electric Vehicles
Home Chargers (120V/240V)Home Chargers (120V/240V)“overnight”
Commercial Chargers (440V+)g ( )“30 minute”
ChargePoint America4600 public stations in 1 year
Hydrogen – Not A Fuel!Hydrogen Not A Fuel!Electric Energy Storage (competitor to batteries)Hydrogen storage bulkyHydrogen storage bulkyExpensive ($400,000)
Solar Cars?Solar Cars?
Ventri Wind Powered Solar Hybrid?Ventri Wind Powered Solar Hybrid?
31 miles per chargeRecharge with wind turbine?
Which saves more fuel?
(A) Upgrading from 33mpg to 50mpg(A) Upgrading from 33mpg to 50mpg
(B) Upgrading from 10mpg to 20mpg
(C) Upgrading from 50mpg to 100mpg
Which saves more fuel?
(A) Upgrading from 33mpg to 50mpg(A) Upgrading from 33mpg to 50mpg
(B) Upgrading from 10mpg to 20mpg
(C) Upgrading from 50mpg to 100mpg
MPG vs. GPMMPG vs. GPM
Over 100 miles, these save:
(A) Upgrading from 33mpg to 50mpg 1 gallon(A) Upgrading from 33mpg to 50mpg 1 gallon
(B) Upgrading from 10mpg to 20mpg 5 gallons
(C) Upgrading from 50mpg to 100mpg 1 gallon
GPM – gallons per 100 milesGPM gallons per 100 milesWhich saves more fuel?
(A) Upgrading from 3gpm to 2gpm(A) Upgrading from 3gpm to 2gpm
(B) Upgrading from 10gpm to 5gpm
(C) Upgrading from 2gpm to 1gpm
Hybrid trucksHybrid trucks
4,100 hybrid commercial vehicles in use in 2009 but that by 2016 there will b 222 000be 222,000
DME/Diesel dual fuel trucksDME/Diesel dual fuel trucks