Alternative Fuels and Advanced Vehicle Technologies for Improved Environmental Performance : Towards Zero Carbon Transportation The automotive sector is a major energy user. Most vehicles also run on fossil fuels which presents a major emissions problem. Reducing emissions levels requires both optimisation of core vehicle technologies and the design development and implementation of breakthrough technologies for improved performance. This book provides a broad ranging review of recent research into advanced fuels and vehicle technologies that will be instrumental in improving the energy efficiency and environmental impact of the automotive sector. The book reviews the development of alternative fuels more efficient Most vehicles run on fossil fuels and this presents a major emissions problem as demand for fuel continues to increase. Alternative Fuels and Advanced Vehicle Technologies gives an overview of key developments in advanced fuels and vehicle technologies to improve the energy efficiency and environmental impact of the automotive sector. Part I considers the role of alternative fuels such as electricity alcohol and hydrogen fuel cells as well as advanced additives and oils in environmentally sustainable transport. Part II explores methods of revising engine and vehicle design to improve environmental performance and fuel economy. It contains chapters on improvements in design aerodynamics combustion and transmission. Finally Part III outlines developments in electric and hybrid vehicle technologies and provides an overview of the benefits and limitations of these vehicles in terms of their environmental impact safety cost and design practicalities. Alternative Fuels and Advanced Vehicle Technologies is a standard reference for professionals engineers and researchers in the automotive sector as well as vehicle manufacturers fuel system developers and academics with an interest in this field. Provides a broad ranging review of recent research into advanced fuels and vehicle technologies that will be instrumental in improving the energy efficiency and environmental impact of the automotive sectorReviews the development of alternative fuels more efficient engines and powertrain technologies as well as hybrid and electric vehicle technologies