Chevron developed a fuel that is 40% less carbon intensive than conventional gasoline, reports the SunHerald in an article on their website today.
According to Alan Suddeth, manager of public and governmental affairs at Chevron Pascagoula, Toyota provided the cars - a passenger car, an SUV, and a pickup truck - to demonstrate how fuel functions. Despite the recent efforts to transition to electric vehicles, 95% of vehicles in the United States still operate on gasoline.
The speaker claimed that using this new blend of fuel would result in faster and more economical reductions in carbon emissions compared to switching to electric vehicles, considering there are almost 300 million cars and trucks on the road. The article further underscores five additional things to note about this new fuel.
- The new gasoline blend contains over 50% renewable content sourced from soybean oil, fats, greases, and other products.
- Chevron is investing in cover crops that can be grown in between seasons, which can be used to make fuel and benefit farmers.
- Alternative fuel has several advantages and offers consumers a choice, even though electric vehicles play a role in lowering emissions.
- Although the alternative fuel is not currently available, Suddeth stated that the purpose of the road trip and partnership with Toyota is to demonstrate that there are alternative options.
- Although the federal government is advocating for the adoption of electric vehicles, only 6% of new passenger vehicles sold last year were electric.
The new fuel developed by Chevron has the potential to reduce carbon emissions significantly and provide a viable alternative for consumers who don’t want to switch to electric vehicles. It will also benefit farmers by providing them with an additional revenue stream from cover crops. With this promising new fuel, we can start making progress toward a cleaner, more sustainable future.
Therefore, it is encouraging that Chevron is taking steps in this direction to provide us with a renewable alternative to gas-powered cars. We should all support their efforts and keep looking for ways to reduce our carbon footprint and create a better world for everyone.