Ethanol essays

Ethanol essays Ethanol Powered Vehicle Design Proposal Executive Summary: Many vehicles have already been manufactured and sold to run using ethanol fuel or E85. The problem facing many interested consumers in purchasing one of these vehicles is the lack of purchasing ability to refuel their vehicles. According to the National Ethanol Vehicle Coalition, there is only one station set up to dispense ethanol fuel in the state of Indiana. If there were more refueling stations that would be willing to sell E85, there would be a larger population using these types of vehicles. In order for this to take place, however, the fuel companies must be willing to convert some of their stations to sell E85 fuel. The Indiana Department of Commerce, Energy Policy Division is making available grants of up to $30,000 each to encourage the development of an improved alternative fuels infrastructure in Indiana. The lack of refueling infrastructure is currently a major obstacle in bringing about greater acceptance and use of alternative fuel vehicles. The development of infrastructure is the most pressing current need for compliance with the Energy Policy Act of 1992 and for the development of stronger clean cities organizations. Eligible projects will be those that involve the installation and use of new alternative fuel vehicle refueling sites within the state of Indiana. Grant funds may be used for the purchase of fuel storage, dispensing, metering equipment, the costs of installing such equipment, and safety equipment necessary under applicable state, federal, and local regulations. In order for local refueling stations to receive this grant, we propose that stations first give us a grant in the amount of $10,000 dollars to support a team to enter into the Argonne National Labs Tour De Sol race. This race is held in hopes of identifying new automotive technologies that are cleaner, more efficient, and economical. Our hope is that in entering the ra...