Changing the way you drive and how you maintain your car can reduce your costs by 10% or more. When buying your next car consider looking at energy efficient alternatives.
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Sunday, 16 November 2008 22:53 |
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Although they are not expected to reach the mass market before 2010, fuel cell vehicles (FCVs) may someday revolutionize on-road transportation.
This emerging technology has the potential to significantly reduce energy use and harmful emissions, as well as our dependence on foreign oil. FCVs will have other benefits as well. |
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Last Updated on Sunday, 16 November 2008 22:55 |
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Fuel Cell - The FreedomCAR |
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Sunday, 16 November 2008 22:50 |
FreedomCAR is a new cooperative research effort between the DOE and the U.S. Council for Automotive Research (Ford, General Motors, and DaimlerChrysler) formed to promote research into advanced automotive technologies, such as FCVs, that may dramatically reduce oil consumption and environmental impacts. FreedomCAR's goal is the development of cars and trucks that are: - Cheaper to operate
- Pollution-free
- Competitively priced
- Free from imported oil
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What is an electric vehicle? |
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Sunday, 16 November 2008 22:19 |
In an electric vehicle (EV), a battery or other energy storage device is used to store the electricity that powers the motor. EV batteries must be replenished by plugging in the vehicle to a power source. Some electric vehicles have onboard chargers; others plug into a charger located outside the vehicle. Both types, however, use electricity that comes from the power grid. Although electricity production may contribute to air pollution, EVs are considered zero-emission vehicles because their motors produce no exhaust or emissions. |
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Last Updated on Sunday, 16 November 2008 23:33 |
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Sunday, 16 November 2008 22:12 |
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Electricity can be used as a transportation fuel to power battery electric vehicles (EVs). EVs store electricity in an energy storage device, such as a battery. |
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Last Updated on Sunday, 16 November 2008 22:36 |
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Energy Smart cars
