Energy Use and Conservation Assignment ? I have a 2018 Chevrolet Malibu? ? Please visit http://www.fueleconomy.gov to find t

 

I have a 2018 Chevrolet Malibu 

 

Please visit http://www.fueleconomy.gov to find the following information about your car (or a family member or friends car). Use the find and compare cars area of the website to find this information:

 

Gas mileage: Click here to enter text.

 

Greenhouse gas emissions: Click here to enter text.

 

Air pollution ratings: Click here to enter text.

 

This government website also has information about gas mileage, hybrid electric vehicles, and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. How does your car compare to hybrid electric cars?

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What kind of vehicle emits the most greenhouse gas emissions?

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Now lets examine how electricity is generated in your region. The EPA has a Power Profiler program at http://www.epa.gov/cleanenergy/powerprofiler.htm. [click on energy in the U.S. then power profiler then enter your zip code.]

 

What is the fuel mix for your area? How does it compare to the national averages? https://www.epa.gov/egrid/power-profiler#/

 

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What is the composition of the emissions from your area? How do they compare with national averages?

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How can you make a difference? https://www.epa.gov/energy/reduce-environmental-impact-your-energy-use

 Report your findings below:

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Energy Conservation

With todays high energy costs (and hopefully mindfulness of the environmentJ), more and more people are looking for ways to save energy. Please use your book and other resources to help you to answer the following questions about energy conservation:

 

What energy source/fuel type supplies the energy for your electrical use?

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List 5 ways you can conserve electricity at home:

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What fuel type supplies the energy for your transportation?

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List 5 ways you can reduce your transportation energy use and costs:

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