Alternative Fuels Simulation
Learn about the various alternatives fuels available, and see how the about of carbon dioxide each produces changes as a result of driving different distances and having different fuel economy.
Gasoline is created from crude oil, which is pumped up from the ground and distilled at oil refineries.
The average American drives 12,000 miles each year
The average US mid-size car has a fuel efficiency of 24 Miles per Gallon (MPG), while a full-size SUV averages 14 MPG
The average vehicle in Europe has a fuel efficiency of 41 MPG
The average American drives 12,000 miles each year
The average US mid-size car has a fuel efficiency of 24 Miles per Gallon (MPG), while a full-size SUV averages 14 MPG
The average vehicle in Europe has a fuel efficiency of 41 MPG
The United States uses 44% of the world's gasoline, consuming 360 million gallons a day!
On average, every gallon of gas used in a vehicle produces 19 pounds of CO2
On average, every gallon of gas used in a vehicle produces 19 pounds of CO2
Click on the numbers of miles driven and/or fuel efficiency to change these variables, then click on the button to see how the changes you made effect the fuel consumed and CO2 produced!