This BCC study is formulated from the input of experts in the energy field and from the vast expanse of scientific and commercial literature available. The analysis is an indispensable marketing tool for the energy analyst who must consider energy planning strategy in the context of both corporate and environmental costs. While dependence on imports is fueling the argument in favor of substitutions and alternative sources of energy, the real driving force will be the environmentalists' concern with pollution from emissions. Practically speaking, most conservation can and will occur in transportation fuel. Directions, trends, markets and technologies in ethanol, methanol, compressed natural gas, hydrogen, LPG and electric vehicles are examined.
Extensive data is provided, outlining current dependence on imports in the transportation industry.
The impact of alternative fuels on petroleum imports and air pollution are fully discussed both qualitatively and quantitatively with projections to the year 2000. As the highway bill becomes a more important concern in the face of upcoming elections, the condition of the U.S. infrastructure of bridges and highways will come under intense scrutiny. This BCC report examines the department of highways in every state, and details the major projects of interest. Growth in new construction, as well as the attempts to maintain ongoing construction, are analyzed in depth. Market value and size projections are provided through 1997.