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Questions: Energy Case Study
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In 2021, 28% of the energy in the US was used for transportation https://www.eia.gov/energyexplained/use-of-
energy/transportation.php . 54% of the energy used for transportation comes from gasoline, much of which is used in on-road vehicles https://www.eia.gov/energyexplained/gasoline/use-of-gasoline.php . In 2021, Texas consumed more gasoline than any other state. 1.
List 4 questions you could ask concerning gasoline consumption in Texas. Mix open and closed-ended questions. Identify each question as open or closed. (2.5 points per question for 10 points)
1. Closed-ended: What is Texas's current national average for gas prices?
2. Open-ended: How has Texas's fuel usage evolved in the last ten years?
3. Closed-ended: Does Texas have any laws or regulations that limit the use of gasoline?
4. Open-ended: What are the primary variables affecting gasoline consumption trends in various Texas regions?
2.
Use Borrowing Brilliance, brainstorm 10 possible solutions to reduce gasoline consumption from vehicles in Texas. List the websites from which you borrowed brilliance, along with your list of ideas. (Multiple ideas may come from the same website.)
Identify the green engineering principle used for each idea. (3 points per idea, including 1 point for each green engineering principle, for a maximum of 30 points)
1. Promote Public Transportation: To lessen the number of private automobiles on the road, promote the use of buses, trains, and subways. Reduce resource usage, reduce emissions, and promote sustainability are the three tenets of green engineering.(https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwjzuOqaveW
BAxUMnGoFHQ_PDAgQFnoECBwQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Ftransportation.ucla.edu%2Fblog%2F5-
environmental-benefits-sustainable-transportation&usg=AOvVaw3bQ1bRJLyT26KQL6I6eno6&opi=89978449)
2. Incentives for electric vehicles: Incentives should be offered for buying electric vehicles in order to decrease the use of gasoline-powered automobiles. Electrification, energy efficiency, and decreased emissions are examples of green engineering principles .(https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwiG6LioveWBAxUXlGo
FHd2qCf8QFnoECCAQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fafdc.energy.gov%2Ffuels%2Felectricity_benefits.html&usg=
AOvVaw0EL1gWky72APn_nz830GNG&opi=89978449)
3.Bike-Friendly Infrastructure: To boost green commuting choices, provide bike lanes and bike-sharing schemes. Sustainable design and resource-conserving transportation are examples of green engineering principles.(https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwiH-_6-
veWBAxV-nGoFHTNrAeYQFnoECBQQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mdpi.com%2F2071-
1050%2F12%2F4%2F1693&usg=AOvVaw30kzO7Jis4Wxf7BGl6nMk2&opi=89978449)
4.Carpooling and Ridesharing: Encourage carpooling and ridesharing to cut down on the amount of traffic. Using resources effectively and reducing emissions are two green engineering ideas.(https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwj_16mJvuWBAxXa
lmoFHQPaN3wQFnoECBcQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.epa.gov%2Ftransportation-air-pollution-and-
climate-change%2Fwhat-you-can-do-reduce-pollution-vehicles-
and&usg=AOvVaw1s3vl09QN3fGgGNZmgtXsw&opi=89978449)
5.Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid Adoption: To increase fuel efficiency, promote the use of hybrid and plug-in hybrid cars. Energy efficiency and minimal influence on the environment are green engineering concepts.(https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwjgj4iTvuWBAx
X3m2oFHQUcCzkQFnoECBUQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sciencedirect.com%2Fscience%2Farticle%2Fab
s%2Fpii%2FS0195925520307848&usg=AOvVaw13NGc3SHmOz6bMkd_jEqjI&opi=89978449)
6.Fuel Efficiency requirements: To reduce gasoline use, enforce strict fuel efficiency requirements for automobiles. Efficiency and lowering emissions are two green engineering principles.
7. Walkable Communities: Create areas that encourage walking and lessen reliance on automobiles. Resource-
conserving design and sustainable urban planning are examples of green engineering principles.
8.Telecommuting Policies: Encourage telecommuting to cut down on daily commutes and petroleum use. Engineering green standards: emissions reductions and resource-saving labor procedures.
9.High-Speed Rail: Invest in high-speed rail systems to provide effective long-distance transport options. Sustainable infrastructure and efficient transportation are examples of green engineering principles.
10. Alternative Fuels: Promote the use of alternative fuels for automobiles, such as hydrogen, compressed natural gas (CNG), and biofuels. Sustainable energy sources and lower emissions are two examples of green engineering ideas.
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