What goes around, comes around in more ways than one

One of the largest contributers to greenhouse gases and pollution worldwide is the humble Internal Combustion Engine used in the transportation of all kinds from tractors to ships and boats, motorbikes to model planes but by far the most populous are the cars and trucks which drive our lives all around the world. By far the biggest users of cars and trucks are first world countries such as Australia which ironically and luckily are the countries who are able to do something about the pollution and damage these vehicles cause.

We all know that all of these vehicles run on fossil fuels which are a finite resources and undoubtedly will run out sometime in the future so naturally alternatives must be sought for this reason alone, but it is because of the carbon monoxide and other noxious gases as well as carbon dioxide that alternatives need to be found sooner rather than later.

Carbon Monoxide is a poisonous gas that causes breathing difficulties, especially for those with breathing conditions such as asthma and generally reduces the health of anyone who is exposed to it. The other noxious gases produces by cars and trucks have their own negative effect of peoples health as well. It goes without saying that we all know what contribution carbon dioxide is contributing to the greenhouse effect currently altering the weather systems around the world. We have all noticed more extreme weather conditions over the past few years and if current greenhouse emissions are not curbed more severe weather is inevitable.

But all is not bleak. There is much being done in the way of alternative feuls and engines transforming our humble car into a vision from the future. Air, electrically and solar powered cars are being constantly improved and developed to one day match the performance of our current fossil fuelled cars. Also renewable, recyclable fuels are also being tried out on modifying engines which can use resources which would otherwise be wasted.

With this in mind Futureworld have display days where some of these vehicles can be inspected and put through their paces. The centre already has a display day of a hybrid car which has both an electric and a conventional engine. When the batteries for the electric engine run low the petrol motor kicks in moving the car and at the same time recharging the batteries of the electric motor. All of this means a far more efficient car that uses far less petrol and produces far less of the gaseous byproducts that pollute our air. All the extra information on the car is available for anyone who is interested. It is a fascinating and exciting exhibit which will draw the attention of anyone who comes to Futureworld.

Also here is a solar powered cars used in the solar challenge race held annually here in australia. The race is held drawing entries from all over the world showcasing the most up to date and state of the art advances in solar cell and vehicle design. The solar vehicle on display here also has a history in the movie industry. It was the winning car used in the movie detailing Australia's very own Solar Challenge race from Adelaide to Darwin so have a touch and feel those hollywood vibes!!!