Lets first look at what alternate fuel means - Alternative fuel means non fossil fuel. Alternative fuel is getting more attention due the high fuel prices. In the future finding of fossil fuel will end. We need to be concerned of Alternative fuel like biofuel, biodiesel, vegoil, methanol, hydrogen, which can be produced and not depend on the fossil fuels. Currently 85% + of the energy generation happens with fossil fuel and over 21.3 billion tonnes of CO2 is produced because of this and natural process can only absorb 1/2 of this. BIG WORRY http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fossil_fuel
Most automobile companies are aware of this and are working on alternate fuels, but the speed is slow, may be they are worried about market share and profitability and don't want to invest too much in R & D. I dontmean that nothing is happening - India alone will see 9 new models running on CNG / LPG in the near future. The question to ask is- is this enough to save the earth? Is CNG /LPG the solution ?http://www.financialexpress.com/old/fe_full_story.php?content_id=144070
Indian govt is already pushing manufacturers to mix 5% methanol with automobile fuel and plans to increase it to 10% in the future. This is something that the govt needs to do with out any further delay.
The question still remains unanswered. I don't think these steps are adequate in saving this LOVELY planet.
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