Essays on Alternative Fuel

Executive Summary

Fossil fuels are the predominant source of energy for industrial and transportation consumption. It is however expected that in a few more decades, fossil fuels will have lesser role to play than non-conventional oil and gas sources and renewable energy sources. This paper presents an overview of some of the socioeconomic factors that are driving the global oil industry and their implications for the UK industry. Four key influences are studied to understand the implications for the industry in terms of economic and environmental factors. The steady influence of OPEC is a significant factor in the pricing of crude ...

Introduction

Contemporary business, political and social environments have changed under the influence of globalization, consequent internationalization of business portfolios, size and scale of the activities and even the tremendously increased international mobility of individuals. It is difficult to argue that the future of the Oil and Gas industry have changed with the growing influence of OPEC, economic growth, observed in non-OECD countries and climate change policies and legislation around the globe (Martin, 1995). The access to the new fossil reserves and the changes in the distribution of these resources also have had a significant impact on the ways the future ...

Problem statement

Azerbaijan like many countries in the world is dependent on fossil fuels as a source of its energy. Being a fossil fuel rich country, fossil fuels are widely used to produce majority of the energy needed in the country. However, fossil fuels have a number of problems associated with them. They are a finite resource and human beings are using them at a much faster rate than the earth can replace them. Therefore, in the future humans will deplete all natural occurring fossil fuels (Michaelides, 2012). Furthermore, carbon compound makes up fossil fuels. This implies that burning up fossil ...

Food and Agriculture

The use of modern technology in food production in the United States has led to mechanization and the production of agrochemicals that kill weeds and pests and act as crop fertilizers. This has resulted in farms shifting to monoculture as a preferred method of crop production. This method involves the use of large tracts of land to produce the same species of crops every year. Modern Biotechnology has also enabled the creation of Genetically Modified Organism that are crops whose genetic structure have been artificially modified to give them some desired characteristics. The use of monoculture as a method ...

Industry Analysis-Tesla Motors Company

Industry Analysis-Tesla Motors Company

Overview

The automobile industry is a very cyclical business. It is closely tied to the economical prices and cycles as well as other key macro factors. In comparison to the traditional segment, the alternative fuel segment has benefited heavily from the increasing prices of oil (Hoffmann & Coste-Manière, 2012). They are highly dependent on the technological or the political environment regarding supporting different government innovations and initiatives that can drive the prices of vehicles down. After almost a century of fueling vehicles using diesel and gasoline, the automobile industry is in a sharp transition towards obtaining ...

Introduction:

Photoextraction uses plants to remove heavy metals and other contaminants from the soil. This can be a “two edged sword.” When animals consume them, can cause high concentration of contaminants on higher levels on up the food chain. Fortunately, they also present the potential for use as biomass in alternative fuel production. . Some species of plants are more effective as Photoextractants than others are. Other plant species are more effective when used as biomass. Ideally, plants used for Photoextraction should be capable of absorbing a spectrum of contaminants, and provide cost effective biomass. Testing is needed to determine if there are ...

Describe two initiatives established by the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 that have enhanced the nation’s demand for ethanol? The Act Amendments established a tight pollution rule for the motor vehicles thus safe emissions. The act also offered a detailed plan to cut on the toxic air pollution. What is winter oxygenated fuel and what is the benefit to the environment? Winter oxygenated fuel is fuel that contains the oxygen additives such as the alcohol and ether. These additives enhance combustion thus reducing emission. Describe three federal laws or policies that encourage the production of ethanol to ...

In Biofuels Data and Social Accounting Matrices Prepared for Policy Assessment Models based on the GTAP 7 Data Base, Xin Zhou and Satoshi Kojima argue that “liquid biofuels have a potential to contribute to a wide range of policy objectives” playing a crucial role in the mitigation of GHG emissions. Their comprehensive economic and environmental report outlines the development of global biofuels benefits in terms of considering the “foreign exchange savings by reducing the volume of” unrenewable imports. While their predictions and purposes offer a constructive overview of eighteen major global biofuels’ production data and consumption figures, this discourse addresses the following areas ...

Automobile industry is one of the most lucrative sectors in the contemporary business environment. It is evidenced that the car sales over the past five years have increased dramatically, driven by the rise of disposable income in rural and urban areas and the access to the easier financing options for all categories. Additionally, the sector is highly competitive and with the entrance of the new players during the past decade, the companies started to feel more pressure on the cost side of the business and the necessity to become more responsive and flexible to meet the changing profile and ...

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Introduction

The human race is faced with a big challenge – the challenge to survive and adapt amidst the pressing concerns of climate change. It is projected that in the future the pressing concerns related to climate change will intensify. Climate change and global warming are frequently used interchangeably, however there is a distinction between these two terms. Global warming is the general increased in the temperature on the earth’s surface. Climate change is the outcome of this increased in temperature (Change, 2007). Individuals and organizations should be aware of this man-made phenomena and its effect to the civilization so ...

Background of Research:

How quickly is society moving towards the depletion of oil? The particular question, with huge political and financial, communal and cultural implications, is one of those causing intense controversy. Oil-producing countries and oil companies are reassuring when insisting that the depletion of oil is not visible in the near future. The counterargument, which incorporates the main part of the so-called theory of oil- peak (Peak Oil), argues that, even if it is not directly visible, the depletion of the main at the moment energy source of the world is uncertain, that almost half the oil resources have been consumed ...

Introduction

This research paper examines published opinion on the merits of biodiesel as an available alternative fuel, seeking to confirm for those considering the best alternative fuel to use (e.g. fleet operators) why it is indeed the best overall choice of alternative fuels available.

The Research

The first source examined was the U.S. Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuels Data Center. Their published article “Biodiesel Benefits and Considerations” (Jan 2013) defines biodiesel as “a domestically produced, clean-burning, renewable substitute for petroleum diesel.” According to the article, a vehicle fuelled by biodiesel “increases energy security, improves public health and the environment, and provides safety benefits.” ...

My expected audience for this paper should generally be all Americans as we have become over dependent on oil and its products in every aspect of our lives. The fact that oil supplies will not last forever is enough for us to stop and take notice. However my specific audience are professionals who understand and are invested in the path over dependence of oil and its products will lead America and how important it is to find a viable alternative. My secondary audience should already be concerned about the hike in fuel prices and the thought of transportation without cars. ...

T. Boone Pickens is a Texas billionaire who made his money in oil and in corporate takeovers. He is a very vocal proponent of finding an energy plan for the United States (U.S.) to deal with the upcoming shortages in oil, as it is a limited natural resource. He communicates in his TED talk his alarm over the movement of enormous wealth from the U.S. to the OPEC (Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries) nations with oil purchases and the negative impact this has on country security, requiring U.S. military forces to focus on keeping oil shipping lanes open. The central proposition of ...

Siemens AG

With upwards of $103,124.8 million in annual revenues in 2010, Siemens AG is an electrical engineering and electronics conglomerate with global operations, engaged in the manufacturing of health care, energy and industrial products. It has operations in 190 countries across the world, employing 405,000 employees.

Strategic and tactical Decisions

Siemens sold off its real estate division to Wohnbau, Volkswohnung and GBW Gruppe in 2009, followed by the 28% acquisition of Archimede Solar Energy, which is based in Italy. The company did also acquire a 25% stake in Germany’s BGZ Beteiligungsgesellschaft Zukunftsenergien (BGZ), which is specialized in the financing, development and operation ...

Abstract

There are many factors that might have caused climate change to escalate into a much serious problem each country has to deal with in their own regions. Some point out that the greatest source of greenhouse gas emissions came from carbon-based and fossil-based fuels used mainly by vehicles, industries and even at small homes as a source for energy. Experts believe that there are other possible sources for fuel that can be used as an alternative to the commonly used fuel available today. This paper would discuss three of the most known alternative fuel sources and explain the benefits and disadvantages ...

Introduction

Alternative energy is a general term that is used to refer to any source of energy that is serviceable and is intended to be used as a substitute for other fuel sources without undergoing any undesired consequences. Hydrogen is therefore ideal alternative fuel energy for Army after Next (AAN) platforms. However, considering the current technology, use of Hydrogen as a form of alternative energy, has two setbacks that hinder its use as substitute energy. One of the setbacks is that, Liquid Hydrogen which is the ideal form of hydrogen needs four times storage space of convectional petroleum –based fuels. The other ...