Explore alternative energy sources used in transportation.
Indicators for this outcome
(a) Explain the basic principles underlying fuel cell technology.
(b) Outline the advantages and disadvantages of potential uses of hydrogen, biogas and biodiesel as transportation fuel.
(c) Research the advantages and disadvantages of converting gasoline engines to other fuel sources.
(d) Compare the energy to produce an electric vehicle to the energy savings from ownership.
(e) Investigate the advantages and disadvantages of gas-electric hybrid and solely electric-powered automobiles.
(f) Explore the development and advantages of public transportation (e.g., electric buses, subway systems and maglev trains) that do not use fossil fuels.
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