Introduction to Environmental Science Env Sci-102
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___________________ First Name _______________
Print this document and answer the following questions using the web sites as
noted.
DUE in class Thursday April 27th. 4 points.
Calculate the fuel efficiency, costs, and CO2 emissions of automobiles. Use the following links and linked web pages: http://www.fueleconomy.gov
1. Go to Hybrid Vehicles; How Hybrids Work What are the two types of engines in hybrid vehicles? __________ ___________.
2. Complete the following table: (click on Find and Compare Cars)
|
Auto |
Year/Cylinders/ transmission | MPG city | MPG Hwy. |
Annual CO2 equivalent
Emissions (tons) [GH gases] |
EPA Air Pollution Score (1-10) Wisconsin area |
| Toyota Camry | 2006/4/auto | ||||
|
Chev T10 4WD your instructors former chariot |
1988/6/5sp man | 18 | |||
| Chev Colorado 4WD | 2006/5/5sp man | 18 | |||
|
Honda Civic Hybrid |
2006/4/auto | ||||
| Volkswagon New Beetle | 2005/4/5sp man, 1.9 L diesel | 38 | |||
| Dodge Durango 4WD | 2005/8/5.7 L auto (4) | 13 | |||
| Ford Escape 4WD | 2006/4/auto (hybrid) | 33 | |||
| Complete info for your vehicle below using customize fuel assumptions (not graded). |
Your assumptions here: (assume _______ mi/yr, __ % city, __ % highway, $_____ per gal) |
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Since 1988 has fuel efficiency of Chevrolet small (T10/S10) 4WD tucks improved much? _______________
Does a New Beetle have better MPG than the Durango? __________
Does Beetle (diesel) produce significantly less AIR pollution (excluding GH gases)?
________
3. Go to the American Council for an Energy-Efficient
Economy Green Car Website.
http://www.greenercars.com/bestof.html
Why are some SUVs (e.g., Hummer H2 or Ford Excursion) fuel efficiency not
listed in the EPA Fuel Economy list? Look in the third paragraph of
section on: Learn why some
light trucks
score so poorly (link is in box on the website).
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