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    because of environmental issues and traffic. Rail has won so far and here are the reasons for this. Fuel efficiency is one of the biggest factors. The battle has bean going on forever but trains always come out on top. Here are some statistics. Trains can haul 1 ton of freight on average 440 miles on a gallon of fuel. Compare that to a semi truck carys 1 ton of freight on average 144 miles on a gallon of fuel. Anther of the biggest reasons for this is capacity a train car can hold a maximum of 315,000

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    could save by investing in energy efficiency”, This is the words of Bernie Sanders, who was an American politician. Fuel is the most indispensable thing that is utilized as a part of our everyday life. As we realize that the populace is expanding step by step it’s seen that the utilization of fuel is expanding even though we have to think about the energy efficiency as well as conservation. As aggregate people continue to create and the confined measure of fossil fuels begin to diminish, it may not be

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    Report on research Project. Abstract: Aircraft fuel efficiency has improved significantly since the beginning of the jet era in the 1960s, and from 1970 to 2000 total energy intensity was reduced by more than 60%. Fuel burn is a key determinant of aviation economics given that fuel costs account for up to 35% of total aviation costs. The aviation industry has therefore focused on fuel efficiency improvement through engine and aircraft innovation which has resulted in a reduction in total energy intensity

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    increasing costs, both financial and ecological, of fossil fuels, fuel efficiency in vehicles has become an increasingly important factor. Vehicle manufacturers and designers are exploring alternative fuels, with electric, hybrid and hydrogen-powered vehicles being looked at as viable alternatives. Solar power has been somewhat overlooked but has the ability to become widely used because it is both clean and economical. The advantages over fossil fuels are obvious: Solar power is renewable, cannot be exhausted

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    Consumer Reports announces a new fuel efficiency champion. When it comes to fuel efficiency, no gasoline or diesel model ever built outperforms the all-new 2016 Toyota Prius. Such were the findings of Consumer Reports following the non-profit consumer organization’s internal testing of the hybrid, which achieved 52 mpg overall, besting the previous record-holding 2000 Honda Insight by 1 mpg. The results are even more noteworthy when you consider the Prius seats five and is some 1,200 pounds heavier

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    Energy efficiency is essential to provide citizens with functioning electricity and fuel. The energy I would use to fuel my city is hydroelectric because its pros and cons outweigh the pros and cons of solar, coal, wind, and nuclear energy. The most efficient energy source for my city is hydroelectric energy. Hydroelectric energy is the most efficient for many reasons. Hydroelectric energy’s power fuel is water, which does not give off harmful chemicals or waste in the air or water; keeping our

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    Air pollution has been a severe challenge to fuel consuming industries (Wang & Hao 2012). Stringent measures are to be implemented to reduce the effects of carbon emission to the environment. The WHO (2011) has acknowledged the noise environmental impact as a serious burden of disease, and recent contemporary studies have recognized a link between aviation noise and cardiovascular disease (Hnasel 2013). Limited Airspace and Airports Capacities Busy airports have sometimes had to keep aircrafts in

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    operation; they offer their transportation services to Canada, Mexico, and the continental United States. We chose J.B. Hunt because they are leading innovators in green transportation by using environmentally friendly fuel, reducing empty miles, training drivers to drive in a fuel-efficient manner, and a myriad of other green innovations (J.B. Hunt, 2015). J.B. Hunt’s innovations have made them one of the most competitive transportation companies in the nation (J.B. Hunt, 2015). Compared to their

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    failure to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement could lead to rising sea levels, warmer air temperatures, and more erratic weather and jet stream patterns, which will threaten coastal airports, increase the amount of fuel required for takeoff and landing, and shift flight patterns to less fuel efficient paths. Hope comes in the form of a progressive vision, one which will set Southwest above its peers in the modernization of environmentally conscious advancement of aviation practices. Setting an example

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    Can hybrid cars can improve fuel efficiency and save the environment? A debate has recently arisen; are hybrid automobiles that much more fuel efficient than the average car, and is the higher sticker price worth the investment? Questions have also been asked about the hope of reducing environmental pollution. Are government rebates and dealer incentives worth the additional investment of purchasing these higher priced cars? What is the adoption rate among consumers to these automobiles? Gas mileage

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