Gas Prices Rising Fossil fuels are concentrated organic compounds found in the earth's crust. Fossil fuels have been used as a fuel source since the industrial revolution until now, from powering houses and factories to vehicles. But why are gas prices rising? Gas prices are rising overcome that convert all gas sources to propane. The demand for fossil fuels is rising quickly and that makes it harder to get the amount countries need. One of the causes of rising gas prices is due to the United States importing fossil fuels from other countries. So converting vehicles and houses to propane would help lower the prices of gas because the demand will go down. “Gas and oil prices are affected by supply and demand.” (Kimberly) When demand on a
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Therefore converting all fuel sources to propane is safer than using gasoline. Just like gas, propane is flammable; however, propane has a much narrower range of flammability than gasoline. Ignition temperatures differ for both propane and gasoline. “Ignition temperature for propane is 920- 1020 degrees vs. 80-300 degrees for gasoline.” (CampBell-Parnell) At a lower temperature gas will ignite. Propane is considered a “safe motor fuel” by the federal government, because propane is considered a green fuel. Green fuels remain environmentally friendly after combustion and do not pollute the atmosphere. “Propane is not toxic or damaging and will not harm the environment if it is released into the atmosphere.” (Petro) Propane is cleaner than gas when using it as a fuel source for vehicle. “Propane is noticeably cleaner in combustion due to the carbon deposits.” (U.S Department of Energy). The carbon deposits help prevent engine wear, because it helps break down the amount of exhaust, or soot, in a vehicle. The opposition will argue that propane is not safer than gasoline, because the propane fuel is in a pressurized cylinder of flammable …show more content…
Propane is used to power buildings, and run automobiles. Propane is a good fuel source to value, because it can run many appliances at home like water heaters, furnaces, and stoves. Propane is a less expensive fuel source compared to electricity. “It can cost up to twice as much to operate your range, water heater, dryer or furnace using electricity instead of propane.”(Southern-States) Because over time propane costs nearly half as much per BTU as electricity, and each gallon of propane provides 91,547 BTUs. Converting a vehicle to propane is the most expensive part, but once a propane fueled car is complete it will be worth it due to the low maintenance and low fuel costs. The opposition will argue that the conversion to using propane for automobiles is not a good idea because there will be no universal connectors for filling your vehicle up with propane. The conversion of a car’s fuel to propane is
Therefore converting all fuel sources to propane is safer than using gasoline. Just like gas, propane is flammable; however, propane has a much narrower range of flammability than gasoline. Ignition temperatures differ for both propane and gasoline. “Ignition temperature for propane is 920- 1020 degrees vs. 80-300 degrees for gasoline.” (CampBell-Parnell) At a lower temperature gas will ignite. Propane is considered a “safe motor fuel” by the federal government, because propane is considered a green fuel. Green fuels remain environmentally friendly after combustion and do not pollute the atmosphere. “Propane is not toxic or damaging and will not harm the environment if it is released into the atmosphere.” (Petro) Propane is cleaner than gas when using it as a fuel source for vehicle. “Propane is noticeably cleaner in combustion due to the carbon deposits.” (U.S Department of Energy). The carbon deposits help prevent engine wear, because it helps break down the amount of exhaust, or soot, in a vehicle. The opposition will argue that propane is not safer than gasoline, because the propane fuel is in a pressurized cylinder of flammable …show more content…
Propane is used to power buildings, and run automobiles. Propane is a good fuel source to value, because it can run many appliances at home like water heaters, furnaces, and stoves. Propane is a less expensive fuel source compared to electricity. “It can cost up to twice as much to operate your range, water heater, dryer or furnace using electricity instead of propane.”(Southern-States) Because over time propane costs nearly half as much per BTU as electricity, and each gallon of propane provides 91,547 BTUs. Converting a vehicle to propane is the most expensive part, but once a propane fueled car is complete it will be worth it due to the low maintenance and low fuel costs. The opposition will argue that the conversion to using propane for automobiles is not a good idea because there will be no universal connectors for filling your vehicle up with propane. The conversion of a car’s fuel to propane is