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  • How a Hydrogen Car Works

    Prior to the 1990s, when people talked about hydrogen-driven automobiles, they meant substituting hydrogen for gasoline in an otherwise conventional car. The very first internal combustion engine, dating to the beginning of the 19th century, was a hydrogen-burner. These engines are so similar to their conventional, gasoline-powered... more »

  • The Hydrogen Car: How Does It Work?

    The hydrogen fuel cell car is what most people mean by "hydrogen car." Fuel cells are like batteries in that they are electrochemical devices. They combine substances and use the reaction to generate electricity, but they differ from batteries in that the reactant substances are consumed in the process. In a hydrogen fuel cell,... more »

  • How Does a Hydrogen Powered Car Work?

    As the world's resources are being depleted and pollution is increasing, new, cleaner and more efficient sources of energy are increasingly sought. Automobiles are a major concern because of pollutants in their exhaust and rising costs of oil, so alternative fuel sources are being considered. One such alternative being considered is... more »

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    • Basics of Hydrogen

      Hydrogen is one of life's basic elements. It fuels our sun and is a component of every organic molecule. Without hydrogen, there would be no water...

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    How Do Hybrid Cars Work?

    A hybrid car combines an internal combustion engine with an electric battery, and the vehicles...more »

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