grassoline

An alternative fuel that is derived from the ethanol produced by the switchgrass plant. Because it is so easily grown, switchgrass is a likely candidate for reducing the need for fossil fuels.

After cutting the switchgrass with the lawnmower, the grass cuttings are converted to grassoline. The grassoline is then put into the lawnmower to cut the grass once more.

by fritz123 February 13, 2009

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gasoline

Often shortened to gas. The oil-based substance on which most vehicles run and have run since 1900. Unfortunately, gasoline is polluting and expels harmful chemicals when burned such as carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and ozone. While many consider gas prices to be high, note that bottled water costs way more than gasoline ever did, and nobody complains about its price. Although harmful in the short run, high gas prices will lead to a reduction in environmentally unfriendly SUVs and a shift to fuel-efficient or alternatively fueled cars (note, however, that high gas prices can be difficult or impossible to cope with during the current recession).

Many people fill their tanks with gasoline during their commute.

by Anonymous970 January 19, 2009

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