Integrative Case Studies

What is the green car of the year 2012 according to Green Car Journal?

• Toyota Prius

• Nissan Leaf

• Chevrolet Volt

• Honda Civic Natural Gas

What significant discovery is associated with the Marcellus Shale?

• Large reserves of natural gas unlocked by hydraulic fracking and horizontal drilling.

• Introduction of solar energy technology.

• Discovery of gold deposits in the area.

• Establishment of a national park in Pennsylvania.

Why is natural gas considered a cleaner energy source compared to coal and oil?

• Natural gas produces more carbon dioxide emissions compared to coal.

• Natural gas is more difficult to transport compared to oil.

• Natural gas cannot be used for power generation.

• Natural gas is considered a cleaner energy source because of lower carbon dioxide emissions and other pollutants compared to coal and oil.

What is the impact of natural gas on consumer costs according to the text?

• Natural gas keeps consumer costs stable.

• Natural gas has no effect on consumer costs.

• Natural gas can increase consumer costs.

• Natural gas lowers consumer costs.

In the article Brown Goes Green (Case 2), what is the main reason Britt concludes that LNG is the only suitable alternative to diesel for heavy long-haul tractor trailers?

• Electric vehicles are more cost-efficient for long distances.

• Electric vehicles require too many batteries to perform adequately for heavy loads.

• LNG vehicles are less powerful than electric vehicles.

• Diesel engines are more environmentally friendly than LNG engines.

What is the main benefit of using vehicles powered by natural gas?

• Vehicles powered by natural gas are faster than gasoline-powered vehicles.

• Higher exhaust emissions and more expensive operating costs.

• Lower exhaust emissions and cheaper operating costs.

• This vehicle requires no maintenance at all.

What are the components of the triple bottom line?

• People

• Profit

• Planet

• Price

• Promotion

What is the main challenge in the development of renewable energy?

• Availability of abundant natural resources.

• Increasing demand for fossil energy.

• High initial costs and energy storage infrastructure.

• Rapid reduction of carbon emissions.

In case 3 regarding the Strategic Partnership to Build America’s Natural Gas Highway, who are the parties involved?

• a truck maker

• a fuel

  supplier

• a truck stop chain

• a natural gas driller

• a truck parking station

What is the role of the government in supporting the use of natural gas?

• The government has no role in the management of energy resources.

• The government prohibits the use of natural gas in all sectors.

• The government only provides natural gas for heavy industry.

• The government supports the use of natural gas through policies, infrastructure, incentives, and regulations.