This article discusses how capturing CO2 for geological storage may be a way to reduce the concentrations of CO2 in the air. (Vos, S. Cleaning up the Air. ChemMatters, 2011, 29 (1), pp 14–15) This concise article describes the chemistry of lithium air batteries that are used in electric cars. (Page, P. Electrochemistry: Making Better Electric Cars. ChemMatters, 2011, 29 (2), p 4) This article discusses the advantages of hydrogen gas over gasoline as an energy source and the problems associated with its production and storage. (Baxter, R. H2GO. ChemMatters, 2011, 29 (2), pp 8–9). This article describes the chemistry that operates an electric car. (Tinnesand, M. Drivers Start your [Electric] Engines! ChemMatters, 2013, 31 (1), pp 14–16) This article creatively explains the function of the engine, the catalytic converter, and the exhaust system of a car. (Rohrig, B. Is your car a living thing? ChemMatters, 2013, 31 (1), pp 17–19) The Teacher’s Guide for the February 2013 article above provides additional information on the chemistry of gasoline, the energy flow in a car, and the oxidation of hydrocarbons. Web Sites for Additional Information (Web-based information sources) Engine Power This site describes ways to increase the horsepower of a car: . This site explains the relationship between horsepower and torque: . Fuel Economy At this government site, you can calculate your car’s total fuel cost during time of ownership: . The New York Times has current and archived articles and commentaries on automobile fuel efficiency, emission standards, and the latest trends in reducing pollution: . The U.S. Department of Energy provides a calculator to compare cars based on MPG, price, body make: . This article describes three problems with fuel economy standards and offers a solution to the problems. () Pollution
This article discusses how capturing CO2 for geological storage may be a way to reduce the concentrations of CO2 in the air. (Vos, S. Cleaning up the Air. ChemMatters, 2011, 29 (1), pp 14–15) This concise article describes the chemistry of lithium air batteries that are used in electric cars. (Page, P. Electrochemistry: Making Better Electric Cars. ChemMatters, 2011, 29 (2), p 4) This article discusses the advantages of hydrogen gas over gasoline as an energy source and the problems associated with its production and storage. (Baxter, R. H2GO. ChemMatters, 2011, 29 (2), pp 8–9). This article describes the chemistry that operates an electric car. (Tinnesand, M. Drivers Start your [Electric] Engines! ChemMatters, 2013, 31 (1), pp 14–16) This article creatively explains the function of the engine, the catalytic converter, and the exhaust system of a car. (Rohrig, B. Is your car a living thing? ChemMatters, 2013, 31 (1), pp 17–19) The Teacher’s Guide for the February 2013 article above provides additional information on the chemistry of gasoline, the energy flow in a car, and the oxidation of hydrocarbons. Web Sites for Additional Information (Web-based information sources) Engine Power This site describes ways to increase the horsepower of a car: . This site explains the relationship between horsepower and torque: . Fuel Economy At this government site, you can calculate your car’s total fuel cost during time of ownership: . The New York Times has current and archived articles and commentaries on automobile fuel efficiency, emission standards, and the latest trends in reducing pollution: . The U.S. Department of Energy provides a calculator to compare cars based on MPG, price, body make: . This article describes three problems with fuel economy standards and offers a solution to the problems. () Pollution
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