学士学位论文___汽车专业翻译save our air with hybird electric shool buses.doc

Saving our Air with Hybrid Electric School Buses A proposal by: Advanced Energy, Institute for Transportation Research and Education, Duke Power, Progress Energy Proposal No. 13-32720 NC Department of Administration Office of Fiscal Management (Purchasing) 1306 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1306 Program Contact: Ewan Pritchard, Engineer Advanced Energy 909 Capability Drive, Suite 2100 Raleigh, NC 27606 919/857-9000 Technical Proposal  Saving our Air with Hybrid Electric School Buses A proposal by: Advanced Energy, Institute for Transportation Research and Education, Duke Power, Progress Energy Overview The State Energy Office is well aware of the problems posed by the air quality issues facing the state. This proposal seeks to begin solving some of those problems through a partnership among the State Energy Office, Advanced Energy, and others who share these concerns. The benefits of this project include: Studying reduction of emissions by using hybrid electric buses, thus promoting subsequent benefits to air quality and health, Taking important steps towards solving non-attainment issues, thus ensuring that economic development in North Carolina is not jeopardized, and Potentially reducing the state’s dependence on foreign energy sources. Carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, particulates and other pollutants pose significant health risks to North Carolina’s residents and their children, especially those with asthma or other lung conditions. Studies have shown that the amount of particulates inhaled by children on school buses creates a major threat to their lung development and pulmonary health. Beyond the health risk, excessive pollutants also pose a serious risk to our economy. As many as 25 counties of North Carolina are soon to be declared in non-attainment due to ozone exceedances. This means that many counties will have reduced abilities to bring in new industries and developments. Federal road fun