Why We Should Switch To Alternative Fuel Sources F

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To power our cars, should we stay with coal or use alternative sources? I strongly believe that we should move to alternative sources to power our cars instead of using coal. My reasons for saying this is because we have already got enough pollution in our atmosphere and we don’t need anymore. 42.1% of our greenhouse gases are produced from coal. Switching to alternative sources such as electric cars can help pull this number down significantly. Electric cars are more affordable as Electricity is cheaper than gas, and can come from renewable resources such as solar and wind power. Electric cars pollute less than gas-powered cars, which makes them better for our environment. Electric cars are much more reliable and require less maintenance than gas-powered cars. By using domestically generated electricity rather than relying on foreign oil, we can achieve energy independence and will no longer need to engage in costly wars in the Middle East to secure an energy supply. Electric cars can utilize the existing electric grid rather than require the development of a new, expensive energy infrastructure (as would be the case with hydrogen). Ethanol is another alternative fuel source that doesn’t create pollution. Ethanol is called a renewable gas because it is made from corn and other grains, sugar, light and many other sources that are easily found are hard to deplete. Also Ethanol is biodegradable which means that if your car leaks, it won’t hurt the environment! The use of Ethanol supports farmers and creates domestic jobs. And because Ethanol is produced domestically, from domestically grown crops, it reduces dependence on foreign oil and increases the nation’s energy independence. In conclusion, alternative sources should be used as they are good for the environment and the economy and they can reduce the amount of greenhouse gases on our

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