What Would Be The Future Fuel?

With the crude oil price increased significantly,there would be a major problem to the consumers.It's like a domino effect,when the oil price rose up,every single little thing would also join the force.

Everybody know that today,food price are expensive compared to years ago.The inflation cannot be stop and this condition already been talk about last year,and now,it will come true.

businesstimes.com.sg :

Malaysia's consumer price index (CPI) shows inflation hit a nine-month high in November [2007] and looks like it is accelerating. Figures released by the Statistics Department show November's inflation rate jumped to 2.3%, from 1.9% in October. The rise was driven largely by a 3.8% surge in the price of food and soft drinks - the biggest in two years and a direct result of the higher global prices of flour, cereal and dairy products. A Deutsche Bank survey two years ago calculated that the real rate of inflation in the Klang Valley was closer to 8%.Inflation will gain impetus next year because of pending increases in the prices of fuel and public transport. Price rises could also put pressure on the government, which is likely to call a general election next year. Fuel prices will be a particularly tricky problem for the government. They are being reviewed, and while details so far have been sketchy, most analysts reckon fuel could go up by at least 20-30 sen (9-13 Singapore cents). The government has already announced toll rate hikes on six highways ranging from 9-50%. The upshot of all this, according to investment bank CIMB, is an inflation rate of 3.3-3.8% in 2008.

So,what is our shot to tackle this global phenomenon?I don't know,why don't you ask our PM,he may or may not have the answer.Okey,that's only the introduction on our economy status,that's problematic.Now we are talk about the title "What Would Be The Future Fuel?"

Bio-diesel and E85

These type of fuel used widely in the Europe because the soaring of the fuel price.But the E85 fuel mostly used in America Latin,which they use sugar cane and extract it to become ethanol and mix it up with gasoline,where 85% made of ethanol,while 15% of it from gasoline.
GM already design and build “Flex Fuel” vehicle where it can use E85 or gasoline.But is it a best way?It depends on the market,but for now,everything just went wrong.Maybe years before,when the food price at average level,bio-diesel or E85 can be a problem solver.



The real problem right now is,I’ve done research on the sites,some sites give me positive answers and the other vise-versa.It’s about how many energy unit been used to produce biodiesel or E85.Some sites give some statement that every unit energy used,2.5 to 3.2 units gained,but that depend on what kind of crop you are using.I don’t know which 1 to believe.Below is a table on how much oil you can gain per acre:

Table 1: OIL PRODUCING CROPS
Plant	Latin Name	Gal Oil/ Acre	Plant	Latin Name	Gal Oil/ Acre
Oil Palm	Elaeis guineensis	610	Rice	Oriza sativa L.	85
Macauba Palm	Acrocomia aculeata	461	Buffalo Gourd	Cucurbita foetidissima	81
Pequi	Caryocar brasiliense	383	Safflower	Carthamus tinctorius	80
Buriti Palm	Mauritia flexuosa	335	Crambe	Crambe abyssinica	72
Oiticia	Licania rigida	307	Sesame	Sesamum indicum	71
Coconut	Cocos nucifera	276	Camelina	Camelina sativa	60
Avocado	Persea americana	270	Mustard	Brassica alba	59
Brazil Nut	Bertholletia excelsa	245	Coriander	Coriandrum sativum	55
Macadamia Nut	Macadamia terniflora	230	Pumpkin Seed	Cucurbita pepo	55
Jatropa	Jatropha curcas	194	Euphorbia	Euphorbia lagascae	54
Babassu Palm	Orbignya martiana	188	Hazelnut	Corylus avellana	49
Jojoba	Simmondsia chinensis	186	Linseed	Linum usitatissimum	49
Pecan	Carya illinoensis	183	Coffee	Coffea arabica	47
Bacuri	Platonia insignis	146	Soybean	Glycine max	46
Castor Bean	Ricinus communis	145	Hemp	Cannabis sativa	37
Gopher Plant	Euphorbia lathyris	137	Cotton	Gossypium hirsutum	33
Piassava	Attalea funifera	136	Calendula	Calendula officinalis	31
Olive Tree	Olea europaea	124	Kenaf	Hibiscus cannabinus L.	28
Rapeseed	Brassica napus	122	Rubber Seed	Hevea brasiliensis	26
Opium Poppy	Papaver somniferum	119	Lupine	Lupinus albus	24
Peanut	Ariachis hypogaea	109	Palm	Erythea salvadorensis	23
Cocoa	Theobroma cacao	105	Oat	Avena sativa	22
Sunflower	Helianthus annuus	98	Cashew Nut	Anacardium occidentale	18
Tung Oil Tree	Aleurites fordii	96	Corn	Zea mays	18

Absolutely,when you see the table,the largest oil producing crop is the palm oil,where Malaysia is the biggest producer.But if you’re a Malaysian,you can’t find any biodiesel pump at fuel station.Some say,it’s only used at certain places,maybe still “experimenting” I guess.If the process is slow like this,For Malaysia,I don’t think we can achieve any achievement nor using that kind of fuel anytime from now.

For now and 20 or 40years ahead,globally,biofuel or E85 can be a main source of energy before new innovative way were found to produce clean energy.

Solar


For years,solar energy was used to generate power to heat up water for home,as a backup power supply for calculator etc.Some people may just think,why can’t we just use this kind of energy.We can actually,but it’s still expensive to be consider as a power supply.

Some deliberate,solar power is unenvironment-friendly,because they use batteries to store the energy.Somehow,time goes by,new technologys appeared where the energy can be store in Litium ion batteries that’s safe and environment-friendly.

But still,everytime we see in the newspaper,television,this kind of power supply would not be a peoples choice,just because it’s unefficient(slow charging) and slow.Maybe someday somehow,we can see this kind of vehicle power on solar on the road.

Fuel Cell

This technology already been use in space industry where it’s used as a fuel.NASA has used liquid hydrogen since the 1970s to propel the space shuttle and other rockets into orbit.It’s also power the electrical in the space shuttle and the byproduct,which is water:the crews drink.

For vehicles,this kind of technology already developed and used.The problem is,to get hydrogen supply(hydrogen pump station).Lacking of this necessity contribute to the slow progress,maybe because of the oil company doesn’t want their business to be ruined.

Electric

Toyota Prius

Testla Roadster

With proven track of the Prius,although it’s hybrid,still,it’s a good sign for a better tomorrow.With car manufacturer nowday trying to produce fully electric car,or atleast hybrid,shown that electric car have a bright future.

Typical people like Jeremy Clarkson might says that electric car suck,because they are slow like snail or turtle,now,we can shut their mouth up,where The Tesla car came to safe.Taken from what he said,” If you love cars you are up against a global conspiracy to destroy your spirit. You must rebel and you should buy the fastest and most beautiful car that falls into your grasp”, he must be stupid enough to be kick in the head.Fast doesn’t meant you have to use Bugatti Veyron or Mclaren F1 that quench a lot of fuel,I meant a lot!While the Tesla only uses of equivalent 4cents per gallon or in between that.

Vital statistics
Model Tesla Roadster
Engine Electric motor powered by lithium-ion battery
Power 248bhp @ 8000rpm
Torque 200 lb ft @ 0-6000rpm
Transmission Two-speed manual
CO2 n/a
Acceleration 0-60mph: 4sec
Top speed 130mph Price $98,000 (£48,600)


Conclusion:
Just wait until fully electric car went into the local market!