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Considering the rising costs of traditional fuel and the increasing scarcity of its resources, it's easy to see why exploring renewable fuels has become a critical goal. However, due to the great diversity of technologies, policies and attitudes, it can be difficult to gain a well-rounded understanding of the available types of fuel. Renewable Motor Fuels: Past, Present and Future presents an opportunity to gain insight of all key aspects of alternative automotive fuels. Arthur M. Brownstein describes various sources of renewable motor fuels (including ethanol, algae, isobutanol, natural gas and battery power) and their production processes, specific properties and economic advantages/disadvantages. This comprehensive coverage of such an important topic is crucial for anyone with an interest in renewable fuels, from researchers to engineers to end users. Key Features, Presents a clear overview on a variety renewable motor fuel technologies, balancing history, technology and policy, Provides the status of current and developing renewable motor fuel technologies and their uses worldwide, Discusses the competitive economics of renewable fuel processes and their respective market interactions Book jacket