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Conventional Sources of Energy — Question 2

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Name one fuel which has been developed as an alternative to petrol and diesel for use in vehicles. Name the fossil fuel from which it is derived and is preferred than the conventional source of energy from which it is derived?

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Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) has been developed as an alternative to petrol and diesel for use in vehicles.

It is derived from Natural gas. It is preferred over other conventional sources of energy such as petrol and diesel because of the following reasons:

  1. Natural gas is an eco-friendly fuel as it causes less damage to the environment.
  2. It is easier to preserve than other fuels. It can be stored and transported through pipelines, small storage units, cylinders or tankers on land and sea.
  3. It can be piped into houses for heating and cooking purposes and running a variety of appliances.
  4. It is a cleaner, cheaper fuel than diesel or gasoline.
  5. It is lighter than air and tends to dissipate when there is a leakage unlike propane, which being heavier than air, collects into explosive pockets.