High Cost of Petroleum
Fuel Prices will never be low again.
Petroleum is the life-blood of our nation. It is the mainstay of our standard of living, economy, and national security. Clean forms of energy are needed to support sustainable global economic growth while mitigating impacts on air quality and the potential effects of greenhouse gas emissions. Our dependence on foreign sources of energy threatens our national security.
As a nation, we must work to reduce our dependence on foreign sources of energy in a manner that is affordable and preserves environmental quality.MPG Magazine hopes to help guide you through the maze of Automotive technology.
On our site we will help explain what works and what doesn't work so that you can make an informed decision.
Quick list of our site
What is a Hybrid Vehicle?
A hybrid vehicle is one that uses more than one type of propulsion. Today’s hybrid vehicle incorporates the use of both petroleum based engine and an electric motor.
These are commonly referred to as (HEV’s) Hybrid Electric Vehicles. With the soaring cost of gasoline, auto manufacturers are ramping up production of more hybrid models for consumers to choose from. Toyota and Honda were the first to market these vehicles and have led the pack ever since while the U.S. Big Three are finally realizing that they are falling (once again) behind in this technology.
What is Bio Diesel?
Bio diesel is the name of a clean burning alternative fuel produced from domestic,
renewable resources. Bio diesel contains no petroleum, but it can be blended at any level with petroleum diesel to create a bio diesel blend. It can be used in compression ignition (diesel) engines with no major modifications. Bio diesel is simple to use, biodegradable, nontoxic, and is essentially free of sulfur and aromatics
What is E-85/ Ethanol
E-85 is a fuel that blends 85% Ethanol (produced from organic matter) with 15% unleaded gasoline. With oil at $145 dollars a barrel, Ethanol production has increased dramatically.
Electric Vehicle
More and more, the EV (Electric Vehicle) is gaining in acceptance due to the advancements in battery technology. Gone are the days of the little DIY shop piecing together motors and controllers from other industries. There are now some real choices and the market is ready to meet the demand.