Emerging Science

Transportation

Special | 26m 43s

This episode starts with a lesson in how the combustion engine works, then investigates the challenges of continued dependence on gasoline vehicles in the face of climate change and declining oil reserves. Also, a look at emerging transportation alternatives including electric vehicles and a renewable system called "vehicle-to-grid."

Aired: 01/01/09

Rating: NR

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Emerging Science is a local public television program presented by Vermont Public.