Abstract
INTRODUCTION
This report examines various alternative transportation fuels (ATFs) and their
ability to reduce America' s reliance on petroleum (particularly imported
petroleum) and to reduce pollution and greenhouse gases (GHG).
Furthermore, the report will determine those fuels that are economically
viable, and will provide indications as to which are the most promising,
primarily in the short-term (through 2011), but without ignoring longer term
issues. This is essential in view of public and private investment,
particularly as legislation and government intervention is required to promote
fuel use.
SCOPE OF STUDY
This report contains:
- The United States market for alternative transportation fuels, broken down
by type; these include ethanol, biodiesel, LPG (propane), natural gas,
electricity and electric vehicles, hybrid cars, and hydrogen
- Market data and trends, including a five-year forecast period and compound
annual growth rates through 2011
- Analyses of important technological developments and trends
- A detailed review of important and upcoming patents
- Profiles for all the top players in the industry.
INFORMATION SOURCES
Data and projections in this report are based on the following sources:
- federal and state government publications and data centers
- industry and trade association data centers, as well as interviews
- media reports and publications
- academic reports and interviews with leading researchers
- individual company Web sites
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Irwin Rapoport is a 42-year-old freelance writer based in Montreal, Canada. He
writes about construction and architecture, as well as on various aspects of
science. He has a degree in political science and his interests include nature
and the protection of the environment. Having written about architectural
design and the use of ' green' technology to reduce energy consumption, the
study of alternative transportation fuels and conservation as a means of
reducing pollution and green house gases was a natural attraction.
John Symon is a freelance writer based in Montreal. His academic credentials
include a Bachelor' s in the environmental sciences, a Master' s in the health
sciences, and an MBA. Mr. Symon has written extensively on a variety of
subjects, including the medical, environmental, and business fields. Mr Symon
is a member of the Professional Writers' Association of Canada (PWAC) and he
also writes in French.
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