Soaring Gas Prices

Soaring Gas Prices: Is There an Alternative?

Amanda Hindle BSc
Writer June 30, 2006

As the Canada Day long week-end approaches, no doubt gas prices are going to increase. But how much higher can they get, really? Over the past few years fuel prices have gone up dramatically, and when 91.9 cents/liter was once an outrageously high price for gas, these days you will see cars lined up around the block when price drops that low!

You have probably heard reports talking about the ever increasing price of oil and our current dependence on it. Maybe you are gearing up to get your driver's license...Has the thought of filling up your gas tank comes to mind? With the rising gas prices are you going to have to work endless hours at your part-time job just to keep your tank full? Are there any other options out there?

There are indeed! With all the recent damage to oil refineries from hurricanes, the ongoing war in Iraq, and the concern over global warming, alternative fuels are getting more and more attention. In order to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels, scientists are looking at more sustainable ways to fuel our cars that may even have the potential to save us a bit of money and be cleaner for the environment. There are many ideas in development out there. Let's take a look at the top three alternative fuels getting attention right now: ethanol, electric hybrids, and hydrogen fuel cells.

The preceding passage was an excerpt from a writer's submission to CRAM science. To continue reading the article in its entirety please visit this link http://www.cramscience.ca/es.php?a=48

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