| With so many advancements in technology, it's no | | | | operating costs as well as far reduced environmental |
| wonder that methods of eco-friendly transportation | | | | impact. In addition, the "green trains" have an |
| are improving year after year. From fuel cells to | | | | assistance system in place that reduces traction |
| magnet power to hybrids and on and on, here's a look | | | | energy. |
| at eco-friendly transportation of now and in the future: | | | | Buses |
| Vehicles | | | | New buses are being tested in areas of the US that |
| While hybrid vehicles have become more popular | | | | use biofuels instead of diesel fuel. Even in New Delhi, |
| thanks to rapidly increasing gas prices over the last | | | | India, they are trying to replace old pollution hog buses |
| few years, there are other eco-friendly vehicle options | | | | with more eco-friendly buses that use compressed |
| being researched and tested. Some options you may | | | | natural gas. New Delhi hopes to have 6000 of these |
| hear about in the next few years include compressed | | | | buses in use in the next few years in order to combat |
| natural gas or CNG, also called "BioGas", ethanol, other | | | | the cities ever increasing pollution problems. |
| biofuels and liquid petroleum gas. Electric vehicles are | | | | Air |
| also making a comeback, with Chevrolet recently | | | | Airplanes are also getting a makeover, not just |
| announcing their new "Volt". In Europe, so-called "Smart | | | | because it's an environmentally friendly thing to do, but |
| Cars" are becoming popular. With their small, yet | | | | because it will save costs over time. In 2007, Boeing |
| functional size and superior fuel efficiency, "Smart | | | | unveiled an eco-friendly plane model called the "787 |
| Cars" are a good choice for smaller European roads. | | | | Dreamliner", which Boeing claims uses 20 percent less |
| Trains | | | | fuel, produces 20 percent lower emissions and also |
| Many of today's newest trains are powered by | | | | decreases maintenance costs by 30 percent from |
| magnet technology. Today's "green train" uses a | | | | typical aircraft such as the 747. |
| permanent magnet motor, which is a modern engine | | | | Whether it's by airplane, bus, train or car, earth friendly |
| technology that enables increased propulsion chain | | | | transportation looks like it's here to stay. |
| efficiency. This type of motor results in lesser | | | | |