15 - Friday, March 31, 1989 — North Shore News DEPENDABLE GAS SERVICES TOXIC EMISSIONS CAN BE REDUCED BY 90 PER CENT Alternative fuels prove to be more environmentally sound CANADA’S ALTER- NATIVE transportation fuels offer much more than an economical and reliable replacement for gasoline: in many cases, they promise cleaner air for future gener- ations. Propane and natural gas, the gaseous fuels, have been widely proven as a viable alternative to gasoline in hundreds of thousands of applications across Canada and around the world. While these fuels are saving motorists hundreds of dollars in annual fuel costs, they are at the same time reducing en- vironmental pollution. The combustion of gasoline and diesel fuel Teleases a variety of With the help of catalytic con- verters, carbon monoxide and hydrocarbon emissions from pro- pane and natural gas can be reduc- ed by as much as 90 per cent. Lead emissions are eliminated. — Propane and natural gas offer special promise for urban mass transit systeics, which today are largely dependet on diesel fuel. In fact. a demonsi.2tion project of Natural gas-fuelea city buses in Hamilton has to uate produced positive results, and a similar pro- ject was conducted using propane to fuel buses in the Ot- tawa-Carleton region. with gasoline and used in conven- tional vehicles without modifica- tions to the engine or fuel system. It is estimated that using blended fuel reduces unburned hydrocar- bon emissions by up to 15 per cent and also reduces levels of carbon monoxide. Methanol also boosts the octane level of the gasoline, and for leaded gasolines this can With the help of catalytic converters, carbon monoxide and hydrocarbon emissions from propane and natural gas can be reduced by as much as 90 per cent. Methanol is a third alternative fuel that holds the promise of cleaner air in the future. While this alcohol fuel is currently | manufac- tured from natural gas it can potentially oe ey produced from woed, coal, oil or even municipal waste. When used in place of gasoline, methanol can reduce hydrocarbon and other pelluting exhaust emis- . sions. When diesel engines are modified to use methanol, soct emissions are almost entirely elim- inated Low tages of methanol percen a (up to five per cent) can be mixed = wi ‘CALL BRIUSGID Eas1258 1-800-663-0472 | STONE'S SARBESUE Fa PARTS rton Ave. allow a reduction in the need for jead additives. Methano! may also be used in automobiles in the ‘‘neat’’ or almost pure form. This requires the vehicle manufacturer to design the engine and fuel system to be compatible with methanol so that the fuel’s superior properties can be fully utilized. Testing is being done to deter- mine methanol’s suitability as a transportation fuel in Canada’s harsh climate, and particularly to identify any concerns about dura- bility of engine parts in cold eather. Use this handy order "form to select the parts you need — Mfrd. By: Model No: In 1985, the first Canada-wide field trial of methanol-fueled large engines, called Project MILE (Methanol in Large Engines), was initiated. Sponsored by Energy, Mines and Resources Canada, this ongoing program wil] obtain the data for a comprehensive evalua- tion of the viability of methanol as a fuel for urban buses, intercity buses and medium-and heavy-duty trucks. In the longer term, electricity has the potential to become a promising alternative fuel. Electric vehicles themselves produce abso- lutely no noxious emissions to con- taminate the atmosphere. Moreover, they are remarkably quiet. In countries like Canada, where the mainstay of electricity production is not coal, the overall effect on the environment of elec- tric vehicles would be positive. Certainly the growth of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, known as the ‘“‘greenhouse effect’’, would be slowed. Hydrogen is another fuel with long-term potential for the trans- portation sector. Hydrogen, deriv- ed by splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen elements, offers a number of environmental benefits. Toxic emissions would be elimi- nated, making the fuel especially useful in closed spaces, such as mines, warehouses, factories and sports complexes. The use of hydrogen to fuel vehicles would also contribute to a decline in pollution and acid rain in urban areas, and would slow the greenhouse effect. Install direct vent From page 14 Gas fireplace inserts are similar to zero clearance units, having a metal housing, gas firelogs and a blower, but are designed for in- stallation into an existing masonry fireplace. 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