Transportation Sector

 

 
4.5  Transportation Sector
 

1. Social-scientific issues

  • greenhouse gases are released from burning of oil fuels in motor vehicles

2. Application of green technology

  • Green transportation has minimum impact on the environment by emit low greenhouse gas emission
  • Examples of green transportation
    • carpool
    • service vehicle
    • public transport
    • bicycle
    • walking
  • Alternative fuels
    • biodiesel
    • electrical energy
    • hydrogen
    • compressed natural gas
    • liquefied natural gas
    • dimethy ether

3. Importance of green transportation

  • reduce air pollution
  • increase the quality of health and lifestyle
  • reduce heavy traffic 
  • reduce usage of petroleum
  • saves money