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THE HERALD OUTLOOK Saturday December J Itta Alternative fuels offer environmental benefits Canada sal tentative transportation fuels offer much more than an eco nomical and reliable replacement for gasoline in many cases they promise cleaner air for future gen nations 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 environ mental pollution The gasoline and diescl fuel releases a variety noxious emissions into the air The problem is especially evident in large urban areas where there is a high concentration of vehicles Gaseous fuels on the other hand are relatively clean With the help of catalytic converters carbon monoxide and hydrocarbon emissions from propane and ral gas can be reduced by as much as per cent Lead emissions are eliminated Propane and natural gas offer special promise for urban mass Iran sit system which today are largely dependent on diesel fuel In fact a demonstration project of natural gas fueled city buses in Hamilton has to date produced positive re suits and a simitar project was conducted using propane to fuel buses in the Ottawa Carle ton region Methanol is a third alternative fuel that holds he promise of cleaner air in the future While this alcohol fuel is currently manufactured from natural gas in Canada it can be produced from wood coal oil or even municipal waste When used in place of gasoline methanol can reduce hydrocarbon and other polluting exhaust cm is sions When diesel engines are modified to use methanol soot emissions are almost entirely nated Low percentage s me ihanol p to five per cent can be mixed with gasoline and used in conventional vehicles without modifications to the engine or fuel system It is est mated thai using blended fuel re duces hydrocarbon mis ions by up to IS per cent and also reduces levels of carbon mono Methanol also boosts the octane level of the gasoline andforlcadcd gasolines this can allow a reduction in the need for lead additives Methanol may also be used in automobiles in the neat or almost Thisrequiresihevehiclc manufacturer to design the engine and fuel system to be compatible with methanol so that the fuel properties can be fully Testing is being done o mine methanol suitability as a Irani portal i on fuel in Canada s harsh climate and particularly identify any concerns about dura 1 ly of engine ports in cold weather In 1985 the first Canada wide 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 will obtain the data for a comprehensive ationof the viability of methanol as a fuel for urban buses intercity buses and medium and heavyduty trucks Inthelongcrterm the potent i a to become a promising alternative fuel vehicles themselves produce absolutely no noxious emissions contaminate the atmosphere Moreover remarkably quiet In nines like Canada production is not coal the on the environment of vehicles would be positive Certainly the growth of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere known as the greenhouse effect would be slowed Whats Your Most Valuable Asset Worth Right Now Redeem this certificate and find out The bearer is entitled to a FREE MARKET of his or her property at no obligation by Anne or Kathleen representing Royal City Realty Limited Realtor Please call us personally for an appointment 8775296 ROYAL CITY REALTY KATHLEEN Repliant ilia Rob LADIES GENTLEMEN MAY I HAVE YOUR ATTENTION THE HOUSE SIT BY THE FIRE fig and a tug Hughes a John any I Hughes fa mom local n Cm a Geagclown AW lo SOD Call Hughes Io a personal WAREHOUSE SPACE FOR LEASE 5000 ft warehouse space on Armstrong Avo Good access two dock lovel doors and plenty of room lor vehicles Certified lor storage and handling of Class 111 Hazardous Materials Racking and use available Call John Hills Sales Rep at or 877 JOHN HILL SalMRfertOTtatln TOLL BRAND Business 8730300 Residence Tor Line HUGHES Sal Rprwntatl TOIL FREE PAGER