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Our fuel choices have an impact on our environment. In this section, learn about ethanol, the possibility of salt water as car fuel cars, clean diesel and natural gas vehicles.
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5 Alternative Fuel Ideas That Never Made It Out of the Lab
As fuel prices skyrocket, wouldn't it be great to find reliable, renewable energy sources? These five ideas for alternative fuel range from outlandish, to some that seem possible. If nothing else, at least they're entertaining.
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Quiz Corner: Biodiesel Quiz
As oil prices continue to escalate, the future of the automobile industry may rest in the hands of those examining alternative fuels. As a result, researchers have put the pedal to the metal to find a biodiesel that could fit the bill. But how do these natural fuels work and will they be mainstream alternatives at neighborhood gas stations?
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Quiz Corner: Biofuel Quiz
As oil prices climb higher and oil wells sink lower, the race for viable, biologically based alternative fuels is on. Test your knowledge of biofuels in this quiz.
See more »Can a car run on nuclear power?
With skyrocketing gas prices, the search for alternative fuel is on. Could a pocket-sized version of a nuclear power plant make your car run 5,000 miles between fill-ups?
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Could salt water fuel cars?
There may be "water, water everywhere and not a drop to drink" -- but what if you could substitute ocean water for gasoline? It's a little like alchemy, but could it work?
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Quiz Corner: Dangerous Hydrogen Fuel Quiz
Put on your protective gear and find out how much you know about hydrogen fuel's dangers (or lack thereof) in this quiz.
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Quiz Corner: Fuel Cell Quiz
Looking for a cheaper way to fuel your car? How about a fuel cell? The trouble is, fuel cells are still pricier than even premium-grade gas.
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Grassoline: Can we fuel cars with grass?
Can we use grass to power our cars? Proponents of cellulosic ethanol made from fast-growing switchgrass believe we can. Others are afraid we'll stop growing food to grow fuel.
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How Biodiesel Works
Soybean byproducts are nutritious and healthy. They can also power a car. Find out how soybean and other plant oils as well as animal fats are used to create the environmentally friendly fuel biodiesel.
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How E85 Ethanol Flex Fuel Works
Corn distilled into ethanol and mixed with gasoline is used to create E85. Each gallon of E85 consists of 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline. Learn the pros and cons of this new fuel.
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How Fuel Cells Work
Why are governments, private businesses, and academic institutions collaborating to research develop and produce fuel cells? Learn how fuel cells work and how efficient they really are.
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How Liquefied Petroleum Gas Works
You probably know it as the stuff that fuels a gas grill or a Zippo lighter, but that's just the beginning. People are modifying cars to run on the stuff. Learn all about liquefied petroleum gas.
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How much corn would I need to fuel a cross-country trip with ethanol?
I've heard that it's possible to build a car engine to run off of ethanol, a byproduct of corn. How much corn would I need to grow in order to produce enough ethanol fuel to drive my car across the country?
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How Natural-gas Vehicles Work
As gasoline prices soar and concern over harmful emission mounts, cars that run on alternate fuel sources are becoming increasingly popular. Natural-gas vehicles (or NGVs) are fuel-efficient, environmentally friendly and offer a relatively low cost of ownership.
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How the Hydrogen Economy Works
With fossil fuels in limited supply, the ever-increasing consumption of this commodity causes problems ranging from global warming to dependence on outside oil sources. Hydrogen is a possible fix, and the technology to take advantage of it is already out there. Find out the benefits of and hurdles facing a hydrogen economy.
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Quiz Corner: Hydrogen-powered Vehicle Quiz
Hydrogen-powered vehicles may be the wave of the future. Test your knowledge of this extremely light, clean-burning fuel source with the hydrogen-powered vehicle quiz.
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Is ethanol really more eco-friendly than gas?
When oil is expensive, contentious and scarce, fuel made from corn or cane starts to look pretty smart -- economically and environmentally. But not everyone sees it that way.
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Is hydrogen fuel dangerous?
Hydrogen proponents tout the energy efficiency and relative ease of producing this alternative fuel. Its opponents want us to remember the Hindenburg.
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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?
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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?
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