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Alternative Fuels


Right now in the United States, there is a huge push for people to use alternative fuels as opposed to gasoline. There are many reasons for this push. Generally, it�s because alternative fuels are kinder to the environment and can help to combat the ever-growing problem of g...

Pros and Cons of Alternative Fuel


Just like with any new, slightly controversial subject, there will always be pros and cons to talk about � and that�s no different with the new drive toward the use of alternative fuels to power our vehicles. People who support alternative fuels � the pros � c...

Types of Alternative Fuels


There are many different types of alternative fuels that are being developed these days which is an exciting innovation in the vehicle industry. Alternative fuels are the wave of the future as scientists look for cleaner burning fuels that won�t damage the environmen...

DOD Alternative Fuels


The Department of Defense (DOD) is asking companies to submit proposals for supplying 200 million gallons of alternative or synthetic fuel in anticipation of major field tests of vehicles and vessels by the Air Force and Navy in 2008 and 2009. The field tests are part of a...

Diesel Fuel Alternative


Many vehicles run on diesel fuel, but with the growing push toward environmentally safer fuels for vehicles, do diesel vehicle owners have any alternative other than diesel fuel? Yes they do! It�s called bio-diesel and it�s making a big splash in the fuel industry.

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Electric Car

Believe it or not, electric cars have been around for a very long time. In the early 1900s, there were more electric cars than there were gasoline-powered cars. Back in the early 1920�s when vehicles were becoming more popular, gasoline was very expensive. It also was hard to start ...

Electric Car Facts


When it comes to one of the newest developments in the vehicle industry � electric cars � the facts about them are plentiful and easy to come by. This new alternative to regular gasoline powered cars has many people very excited about being able to have reliable transportati...

Electric Car Conversion Kits


There are many places that you can find electric car conversion kits. What is an electric car conversion kit? Well, it�s a set of equipment and parts that will allow you to make your gasoline powered car into an electric car. Many specialty car places carry elect...

Fuel Cell Testing


When it comes to cars that use alternative fuels, you will have to have a fuel cell to convert the fuel into energy to run the car. It�s important to conduct full testing of your fuel cells at various times to make sure that the fuel cells are operating at their full capacity...

Direct Methanol Fuel Cell


Hang on dear reader; this could get technical when we start talking about direct methanol fuel cells! But don�t worry; I�ll do my best to make it user-friendly! Direct methanol fuel cells are a subcategory of proton-exchange fuel cells where the alternative fuel call...

Fuel Cell Research


Research of fuel cells are revealing new technologies that have real promise for the �green� movement that is taking place when it come to fueling our cars with alternative fuels. Fuel cells are mechanical devices that use hydrogen or hydrogen-containing fuel such as methane...

Fuel Cell Technologies


There are several types of fuel cells that have been developed with emerging technologies in the alternative fuel industry. Fuel cells convert energy like hydrogen into electricity providing a cleaner burning fuel that emits no pollution into the air. Fuel cell technolo...

Micro Fuel Cell


We are in an energy crisis when it comes to our transportation needs, and the micro fuel cell might just be the answer to our problems. Micro fuel cell technology is leading the way towards developing new products that allow nature to provide the model for energy solutions. Co...

Fuel Cell Wheelchairs


Fuel cell technology is being developed at an alarming rate that will provide power to all sorts of energy using products � and wheelchairs are among those products. There is already a fuel cell wheelchair on the market that garners its power from hydrogen converting fuel...

Fuel Cells for Small Household Appliances


Fuel cell research and technology has come a long way � especially when you consider that they have developed an alternative energy source for small household appliances such as cameras, camcorders, and laptop computers. Cell phones can also use fuel c...

E85 Ethanol Alternative Fuel


Using E85 Ethanol as an alternative fuel has become almost a rage in the United States. There is a new trend towards making our transportation needs more environmentally friendly. As global warming is becoming a growing concern, more and more people want to do the...

Ethanol Fuel Injection


The fuel injection system in your car is part of your vehicle�s engine management system, but what if you have made the choice to switch over to ethanol as your primary fuel? Will the ethanol have an effect on your fuel injection system? If you are running a regular car...

Ethanol Fuel Research


For a very long time, research has been conducted regarding the use of ethanol as an alternative fuel when it comes to powering vehicles. What experts are finding out about ethanol fuel research is that ethanol is a very viable alternative source of fuel for all types of ...

Fuel Additives Containing Ethanol or Alcohol


Back in the 1970�s, America was experiencing a gasoline shortage which prompted many people to look for a fuel additive containing anything that would extend the life of a gallon of gas. What they found was that adding a fuel additive containing eth...

Ethanol Fuel Cell Generator


Research has been very promising when it comes to finding an ethanol fuel cell generator. But at the root of the ethanol fuel cell generator is fuel cell technology.

In principle, a fuel cell operates like a battery. It supplies electricity by combining hydrogen...

Alternative Fuel Facts


There is a huge push in this country for people to switch from gasoline powered vehicles to those that run on alternative fuels. The fact of the matter is that alternative fuels are environmentally friendly and can actually help conserve natural resources that we use to ...

Alternative Fuel History


Believe it or not, the history of alternative fuels dates back to the early 1900�s. Back then, gasoline power cars were difficult to start and more and more people chose to opt for electric cars. Electricity was actually the first type of alternative fuel. However, t...

Alternative Fuel Data Center


Recognizing that alternative fuels are taking our world by storm, the United States Department of Energy has set up a website called the Alternative Fuel Data Center. This website is a huge collection of information on alternative fuels and alternative fuel vehicle...