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Is the cost of fuel cells a major problem?
Why aren't fuel cells more common? Learn about whether the cost of fuel cells is a major problem in this article.
ALTERNATIVE FUELS
Alternative fuels include biodiesel and hydrogen. Alternative fuels are important because they could eventually provide us with a cheaper, cleaner, and more abundant source of fuel. Check out these great alternative fuel articles from HowStuffWorks.
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Is there a future for steam-powered, super-efficient cars?In the future, all of us will own flying cars. Oh, wait -- that's "The Jetsons." Our views of future transportation are a little more realistic, but cars will increasingly use electric power, reducing our dependence on fossil fuels. Right? See more »
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Natural Gas Vehicles: A Clean Alternative
Gasoline, everyone knows, is a polluting, volatile source for fuel. Still, the vast majority of vehicles around the world depend on it. See more »
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What are the benefits of hydrogen-powered vehicles?
Hydrogen-powered fuel cells are already on the streets in some parts of the world. They're powered by the most abundant element in the universe and produce zero tailpipe emissions. Are fuel cells a good solution? See more »
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What are the dangers of hydrogen-powered vehicles?
Did you know hydrogen-powered fuel cells are hitting the streets in some parts of the world? They're powered by the most abundant element in the universe and produce zero emissions. But are they dangerous? See more »
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What if I put diesel fuel in an automobile that required unleaded fuel only?
Pouring diesel fuel into an unleaded tank isn't the end of the world: your car won't blow up. However, it won't start either. You'll have to do some serious cleaning to get your car running again. See more »
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What's the difference between a fuel cell vehicle and a hydrogen-on-demand vehicle?
A hydrogen-on-demand system can provide hydrogen for a fuel cell or for an internal combustion engine. But what about claims indicating you can fuel your car with water? Is there any truth to those statements? See more »
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What's the difference between gasoline, kerosene, diesel, etc?
Gasoline, kerosene, diesel, etc. all come from crude oil, but what makes them different? Read on to learn about their differences. See more »
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Will cars ever run on carbon dioxide, or is that marketing hype?
With petroleum-loving masses and tax-happy governments finally getting on board with the development of alt fuels, the race is on to find the cleanest, eco-friendliest, and most importantly, cheapest alternative to fossil fuels. See more »
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Will natural-gas cars ever be suitable for consumer use?
Are you in the market for the greenest vehicle you can drive that isn’t a 10-speed bike? Natural gas-powered cars could be both cleaner and cheaper to run than gasoline or diesel powered cars — theoretically at least. See more »
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How Clean Diesel Fuel Works
The government is currently taking steps to make diesel vehicles much cleaner. New laws mandate the use of a cleaner-burning type of diesel fuel named ultra-low sulphur diesel or ULSD. Learn about this fuel. See more »
