Fuel Efficient Cars

By:

Lewis Ricci

Calvin Jacobs

Introduction

– Cars are a big part in going green– People use cars every day without knowing

what they are doing to the environment thankfully car manufactures are doing something about this.

Electric car

• use lithium ion batteries to power an electric motor

• enables cars to run a long time without refueling• can run on 1 charge for 40 hrs• charged externally

Hybrid

• uses gas to power generator for electric motor• uses a lot less gas than conventional motor• engine only runs when moving off at idol• even have hybrid SUVs (Escalade, Element)

Flex fuel

• E 83 ethanol or gas• ethanol distilled form corn• better for environment than gas (cleaner burning)• Making high performance flex fuel cars

(Corvette)

Smart Cars

• use only water-soluble paint in three colors black, white, and red

• body panels are fully recyclable• Classified as Ultra-Low Emissions • An electric pump blows fresh air into the exhaust

port when the engine is cold to almost completely oxidize the carbon monoxide (CO) and hydrocarbons (HC) and render them harmless

Conclusion

– Benefits of these types of cars make it easier to go green

– If you want to help go green this is a good start