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Transportation
12.1 Introduction
A viable transportation system is a crucial part of a sustainable energy future. Transportation
is a complex interdisciplinary topic, which really deserves a book unto itself. However,
some of the main issues related to transportation have to do with fuels and energy stor-
age,which are the topics covered in this book. This section does not purport to be exhaus-
tive, but examines some of the key issues related to a viable transportation future.
Gasoline and diesel are not only very convenient fuels for ground transportation, but
also have a high energy density that permits ...