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New Technologies
New transportation technologies that both mitigate potentially harmful emissions and increase fuel economy are being developed at a rapid pace. These technologies not only help reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with transportation, they also reduce the impact of soaring oil prices.
When automobiles were first being developed, internal combustion engines, steam engines and electric motors competed for market share. Over time the internal combustion engine became the standard. In recent years, however, concern over the environment has led to the demand for cleaner, more fuel efficient vehicles.
The two most common options are clean diesel cars and hybrid cars. Diesel has long been considered a ‘dirty’ fuel, but recent advances have created clean diesel technology, a combination of cleaner diesel fuel, including biodiesel, more efficient engines and more effective emissions control equipment.
