Solution+Research

Solution 1: Alternative power/additives

//Welcome to REAL SOLUTIONS to High Gas Prices//. Amsoil. Web. 17 Nov. 2011. .

1. Using synthetic oil in your motor requires you to not need to change your oil as often. 2. If your oil is newer or synthetic you get better mpg because friction is not wasted. 3. There are molecules of fuel in your combustion chamber that fail to ignite because of bad spark plugs, better spark plugs will ignite more molecules, giving better mpg. 4. Good spark plugs can be pricey, but are worth it after you fill up your tank. 5. Fuel additives can be added to improve gas mileage, because it removes carbon deposits and lowers friction inside the motor. 6. Fuel additives improve gas mileage slightly, they can be pricey but some are not like Ethos.

Deddo, Bob. "Is adding urea worth the fuel economy gain?" //Diesel Power// Dec. 2010: 22. //Student Resources in Context//. Web. 17 Nov. 2011..

7. If diesel or bio diesel, and urea is affordable then driving a diesel vehicle would be a good choice. 8. Diesel trucks get very good gas mileage. 9. Urea is an expensive additive but the increase in mpg is worth it. 10. Diesel vehicles emit lower co2 emissions. 11. Diesel vehicles are expensive but are starting to become affordable.

"Clean Current Power Systems Inc Files Patent Application for Hybrid Electric Power System with Distributed Segmented Generator/Motor." //Indian Patent News// 26 Oct. 2011. //Infotrac Newsstand//. Web. 17 Nov. 2011..

12. Most hybrid vehicles get over 40mpg. 13. Hybrids don't need as much engine maintenance. 14. Hybrids are mostly powered from a very strong electric battery. 15. Hybrids do need the batteries replaced, which can be very expensive, but they last a long time.

Solution 2: Different ways of getting places/ living nearby.

"Fueling change." //Arkansas Business// 2 June 2008: 11. //Student Resources in Context//. Web. 18 Nov. 2011.

16. People can start carpooling with friends/coworkers. 17. More people can start telecommuting. 18. People can either find a job closer to home, or move closer to their job. 19. They can find different locations if offices to work at the are closer to their home. 20. People could work fewer days a week if possible. 21. If you live far away from your work you could ask for an increase in compensation. 22. More people could start taking public transportation (buses,trains, etc) 23. If you live within walking or biking distance you could walk or bike. 24. People could drive more conscientiously

"People Mover may reach 4.2 million rides this year: A RECORD?: Buses have been traveling 'standing room only.'." //Anchorage Daily News// [Anchorage, AK] 5 Dec. 2008. //Infotrac Newsstand//. Web. 18 Nov. 2011..

25. Thousands of dollars can be saved by carpooling, taking the bus, walking, or biking. 26. Many people have been carpooling and splitting the price of gas. 27. More cities need buses so people can take them instead of driving. 28. Bus tickets are generally cheap, much cheaper then paying for gas. 29. People think it could be a challenge to get others to take alternative ways of transportation, but its an excellent solution. 30. Teens could very easily carpool on the way to school to save the price of gas.