Monday, March 18, 2013

Petroleum Use, Greenhouse Gas Emissions of Automobiles Could Drop 80 Percent by 2050: U.S. Report

ScienceDaily: A new National Research Council report finds that by the year 2050, the U.S. may be able to reduce petroleum consumption and greenhouse gas emissions by 80 percent for light-duty vehicles -- cars and small trucks -- via a combination of more efficient vehicles; the use of alternative fuels like biofuels, electricity, and hydrogen; and strong government policies to overcome high costs and influence consumer choices. While achieving these goals will be difficult, improving technologies driven by strong...

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