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Red marquis: /* HYDROGEN */

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HYDROGEN

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	==HYDROGEN==		==HYDROGEN==
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	Hydrogen powered vehicles represent an attractive option for reducing petroleum consumption and improving air quality. Most hydrogen vehicles are powered by fuel cells that produce no air pollutants and few greenhouse gases. If fueled with pure hydrogen, fuel cells emit only heat and water as a byproduct. Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles are not yet commercially available. However, they are currently being demonstrated in several applications in fleets throughout the country. [[Honda]] has placed several prototype light-duty FCX fuel cell vehicles in city fleets. California transit agencies are testing fuel cell buses in service. [[BMW]] made the first production internal combustion hydrogen fueled vehicle, the 750hL. The next generation hydrogen internal combustion vehicle, the [[BMW 745h]], is powered by a 4.4-liter [[V8]] which can use either hydrogen or premium unleaded gasoline. Modifications from the regular gasoline [[V8]] involve the intake ports, which have additional injector valves for hydrogen. These engines come off the same production line as the other [[BMW]] [[V8]] powerplants and are installed in the vehicle using the same assembly techniques. Running on hydrogen, the 745h produces 184 [[HP]] and can achieve a top speed of 133 miles per hour. The cruising range is 190 miles. When you add this to the 400-mile range of the normal gasoline tank, the 745h has a 600 mile range. The use of sustainable hydrogen internal combustion engine technology as a more viable alternative towards [[fuel cells]] could get a boost from ongoing [[fuel cell]] development problems. On top of that, [[fuel cells]] are comparatively '''less''' efficient than utilizing an [[internal combustion engine]] to produce motive power from [[hydrogen]]. Almost any gasoline engine can be adapted to use hydrogen fuel. Internal combustion engines provide various benefits compared with fuel cells, such as more power and efficiency-not to mention range and less cost, offered by gasoline or diesel power in the type of vehicles most people are accustomed to owning and driving.		Hydrogen powered vehicles represent an attractive option for reducing petroleum consumption and improving air quality. Most hydrogen vehicles are powered by fuel cells that produce no air pollutants and few greenhouse gases. If fueled with pure hydrogen, fuel cells emit only heat and water as a byproduct. Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles are not yet commercially available. However, they are currently being demonstrated in several applications in fleets throughout the country. [[Honda]] has placed several prototype light-duty FCX fuel cell vehicles in city fleets. California transit agencies are testing fuel cell buses in service. [[BMW]] made the first production internal combustion hydrogen fueled vehicle, the 750hL. The next generation hydrogen internal combustion vehicle, the [[BMW 745h]], is powered by a 4.4-liter [[V8]] which can use either hydrogen or premium unleaded gasoline. Modifications from the regular gasoline [[V8]] involve the intake ports, which have additional injector valves for hydrogen. These engines come off the same production line as the other [[BMW]] [[V8]] powerplants and are installed in the vehicle using the same assembly techniques. Running on hydrogen, the 745h produces 184 [[HP]] and can achieve a top speed of 133 miles per hour. The cruising range is 190 miles. When you add this to the 400-mile range of the normal gasoline tank, the 745h has a 600 mile range. The use of sustainable hydrogen internal combustion engine technology as a more viable alternative towards [[fuel cells]] could get a boost from ongoing [[fuel cell]] development problems. On top of that, [[fuel cells]] are comparatively '''less''' efficient than utilizing an [[internal combustion engine]] to produce motive power from [[Hydrogen Fuel\|hydrogen]]. Almost any gasoline engine can be adapted to use hydrogen fuel. Internal combustion engines provide various benefits compared with fuel cells, such as more power and efficiency-not to mention range and less cost, offered by gasoline or diesel power in the type of vehicles most people are accustomed to owning and driving.

	The downside to all these technological acheivements is that a hydrogen fuel infrastructure has yet to be built. There have been a token handful of filling stations built in Germany around airports in Munich and Berlin for publicity photos. The few Hydrogen filling stations actually open to the public can be found in Berlin, Germany, Reykjavik, Iceland and Chino, California.		The downside to all these technological acheivements is that a hydrogen fuel infrastructure has yet to be built. There have been a token handful of filling stations built in Germany around airports in Munich and Berlin for publicity photos. The few Hydrogen filling stations actually open to the public can be found in Berlin, Germany, Reykjavik, Iceland and Chino, California.

Jimw at 13:14, 19 July 2006

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	A '''alternative-fuel vehicle''' is an [[automobile]] or other other vehicle that can typically run off an alternative type of fuel. Many of these vehicles are also considered to be a '''flexible-fuel vehicle''' or '''dual-fuel vehicle''' which can alternate between two sources of fuel, such as diesel engined cars which can run on biodiesel or natural gas vehicles which can switch to regular gasoline.		A '''alternative-fuel vehicle''' is an [[automobile]] or other other vehicle that can typically run off an alternative type of fuel. Many of these vehicles are also considered to be a '''flexible-fuel vehicle''' or '''dual-fuel vehicle''' which can alternate between two sources of fuel, such as diesel engined cars which can run on [[BioDiesel\|biodiesel]] or natural gas vehicles which can switch to regular gasoline.

	==Propane==		==Propane==

Mckinneym: /* BIODIESEL */

2006-07-14T11:31:53Z

BIODIESEL

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	Using biodiesel blends requires little or no engine modification and maintenance costs are comparable to those of conventional diesel vehicles. Neat biodiesel costs range from $1.95 to $3 per gallon, depending on the feedstock and market. In general, B20 will cost $.20 to $.40 per gallon more than conventional diesel. All diesel fuels require special measures for use in cold temperatures. Biodiesel has a higher cloud point than conventional diesel. However, the same strategies used to ensure operability of conventional diesel fuels in wintertime will also work for biodiesel blends. These include the use of additives and blending with number 1 diesel fuel.		Using biodiesel blends requires little or no engine modification and maintenance costs are comparable to those of conventional diesel vehicles. Neat biodiesel costs range from $1.95 to $3 per gallon, depending on the feedstock and market. In general, B20 will cost $.20 to $.40 per gallon more than conventional diesel. All diesel fuels require special measures for use in cold temperatures. Biodiesel has a higher cloud point than conventional diesel. However, the same strategies used to ensure operability of conventional diesel fuels in wintertime will also work for biodiesel blends. These include the use of additives and blending with number 1 diesel fuel.

	The strength of biodiesel is that it can reduce emissions in '''any''' conventional diesel engined vehicle. The increased lubricity of the fuel also promotes engine longevity. Biodiesel fuel ~~also~~ reduces the amount sooty black smoke common to older diesel engined vehicles.		The strength of biodiesel is that it can reduce emissions in '''any''' conventional diesel engined vehicle. The increased lubricity of the fuel also promotes engine longevity. Biodiesel fuel reduces the amount sooty black smoke common to older diesel engined vehicles.

	===Benefits===		===Benefits===

Mckinneym: /* BIODIESEL */

2006-07-14T11:31:16Z

BIODIESEL

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	Using biodiesel blends requires little or no engine modification and maintenance costs are comparable to those of conventional diesel vehicles. Neat biodiesel costs range from $1.95 to $3 per gallon, depending on the feedstock and market. In general, B20 will cost $.20 to $.40 per gallon more than conventional diesel. All diesel fuels require special measures for use in cold temperatures. Biodiesel has a higher cloud point than conventional diesel. However, the same strategies used to ensure operability of conventional diesel fuels in wintertime will also work for biodiesel blends. These include the use of additives and blending with number 1 diesel fuel.		Using biodiesel blends requires little or no engine modification and maintenance costs are comparable to those of conventional diesel vehicles. Neat biodiesel costs range from $1.95 to $3 per gallon, depending on the feedstock and market. In general, B20 will cost $.20 to $.40 per gallon more than conventional diesel. All diesel fuels require special measures for use in cold temperatures. Biodiesel has a higher cloud point than conventional diesel. However, the same strategies used to ensure operability of conventional diesel fuels in wintertime will also work for biodiesel blends. These include the use of additives and blending with number 1 diesel fuel.

			The strength of biodiesel is that it can reduce emissions in '''any''' conventional diesel engined vehicle. The increased lubricity of the fuel also promotes engine longevity. Biodiesel fuel also reduces the amount sooty black smoke common to older diesel engined vehicles.

	===Benefits===		===Benefits===

Mckinneym: /* Benefits */

2006-07-14T11:24:02Z

Benefits

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	===Benefits===		===Benefits===
	* Reduced emissions ~~( hydrocarbons -20%, carbon monoxide -12%, particulate matter -12%)~~		* Reduced emissions
	* Biodiesel is domestically produced (reduces dependance on imported oil)		* Biodiesel is domestically produced (reduces dependance on imported oil)
	* Helps the agricultural sector		* Helps the agricultural sector

Mckinneym: /* BIODIESEL */

2006-07-14T11:22:06Z

BIODIESEL

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	[[Image:VW_1Litre.jpg\|300px\|thumb\|right\|VW 1 litre experimental car can acheive 282 mpg]]		[[Image:VW_1Litre.jpg\|300px\|thumb\|right\|VW 1 litre experimental car can acheive 282 mpg]]
	[[Image:VW_1LitreII.jpg\|300px\|thumb\|right\|0.3L diesel engine produces 8.5 HP]]		[[Image:VW_1LitreII.jpg\|300px\|thumb\|right\|0.3L diesel engine produces 8.5 HP]]
			[[Image:biodiesel.jpg\|300px\|thumb\|right\|Willie Nelson produces his own brand of biodiesel]]

	Vehicles that use biodiesel include school and transit buses, refuse haulers, military support vehicles, farm equipment, and national park maintenance vehicles. Biodiesel fueling of private vehicles is becoming increasingly common. Biodiesel is available in various parts of the United States.		Vehicles that use biodiesel include school and transit buses, refuse haulers, military support vehicles, farm equipment, and national park maintenance vehicles. Biodiesel fueling of private vehicles is becoming increasingly common. Biodiesel is available in various parts of the United States.

Mckinneym: /* BIODIESEL */

2006-07-14T11:00:05Z

BIODIESEL

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	[[Image:VW_1Litre.jpg\|300px\|thumb\|right\|VW 1 litre experimental car can acheive 282 mpg]]		[[Image:VW_1Litre.jpg\|300px\|thumb\|right\|VW 1 litre experimental car can acheive 282 mpg]]
	[[Image:VW_1LitreII.jpg\|300px\|thumb\|right\|0.3L diesel engine produces 8.5 HP]]		[[Image:VW_1LitreII.jpg\|300px\|thumb\|right\|0.3L diesel engine produces 8.5 HP]]
	Vehicles that use biodiesel include school and transit buses, refuse haulers, military support vehicles, farm equipment, and national park maintenance vehicles. Biodiesel fueling of ~~light-duty diesel~~ vehicles is ~~less~~ common. Biodiesel is available in various parts of the United States.		Vehicles that use biodiesel include school and transit buses, refuse haulers, military support vehicles, farm equipment, and national park maintenance vehicles. Biodiesel fueling of private vehicles is becoming increasingly common. Biodiesel is available in various parts of the United States.

	The flashpoint of biodiesel is significantly higher than that of conventional diesel fuel, which makes the fuel safer in general. Neat biodiesel is nontoxic, biodegradable, and emits fewer carcinogens in the exhaust than conventional diesel fuel.		The flashpoint of biodiesel is significantly higher than that of conventional diesel fuel, which makes the fuel safer in general. Neat biodiesel is nontoxic, biodegradable, and emits fewer carcinogens in the exhaust than conventional diesel fuel.

Mckinneym: /* BIODIESEL */

2006-07-14T10:56:53Z

BIODIESEL

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	==BIODIESEL==		==BIODIESEL==
	[[Image:~~VW_1litre~~.jpg\|300px\|thumb\|right\|VW 1 litre experimental car can acheive 282 mpg]]		[[Image:VW_1Litre.jpg\|300px\|thumb\|right\|VW 1 litre experimental car can acheive 282 mpg]]
	[[Image:~~VW_1litreII~~.jpg\|300px\|thumb\|right\|0.3L diesel engine produces 8.5 HP]]		[[Image:VW_1LitreII.jpg\|300px\|thumb\|right\|0.3L diesel engine produces 8.5 HP]]
	Vehicles that use biodiesel include school and transit buses, refuse haulers, military support vehicles, farm equipment, and national park maintenance vehicles. Biodiesel fueling of light-duty diesel vehicles is less common. Biodiesel is available in various parts of the United States.		Vehicles that use biodiesel include school and transit buses, refuse haulers, military support vehicles, farm equipment, and national park maintenance vehicles. Biodiesel fueling of light-duty diesel vehicles is less common. Biodiesel is available in various parts of the United States.

Mckinneym: /* BIODIESEL */

2006-07-14T10:56:12Z

BIODIESEL

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	==BIODIESEL==		==BIODIESEL==
			[[Image:VW_1litre.jpg\|300px\|thumb\|right\|VW 1 litre experimental car can acheive 282 mpg]]
			[[Image:VW_1litreII.jpg\|300px\|thumb\|right\|0.3L diesel engine produces 8.5 HP]]
	Vehicles that use biodiesel include school and transit buses, refuse haulers, military support vehicles, farm equipment, and national park maintenance vehicles. Biodiesel fueling of light-duty diesel vehicles is less common. Biodiesel is available in various parts of the United States.		Vehicles that use biodiesel include school and transit buses, refuse haulers, military support vehicles, farm equipment, and national park maintenance vehicles. Biodiesel fueling of light-duty diesel vehicles is less common. Biodiesel is available in various parts of the United States.

205.205.28.3: /* HYDROGEN */

2006-07-14T10:11:25Z

HYDROGEN

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	==HYDROGEN==		==HYDROGEN==
	[[Image:745h.jpg\|right\|300px]]		[[Image:745h.jpg\|right\|300px]]
	Hydrogen powered vehicles represent an attractive option for reducing petroleum consumption and improving air quality. Most hydrogen vehicles are powered by fuel cells that produce no air pollutants and few greenhouse gases. If fueled with pure hydrogen, fuel cells emit only heat and water as a byproduct. Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles are not yet commercially available. However, they are currently being demonstrated in several applications in fleets throughout the country. [[Honda]] has placed several prototype light-duty FCX fuel cell vehicles in city fleets. California transit agencies are testing fuel cell buses in service. [[BMW]] made the first production internal combustion hydrogen fueled vehicle, the 750hL. The next generation hydrogen internal combustion vehicle, the [[BMW 745h]], is powered by a 4.4-liter [[V8]] which can use either hydrogen or premium unleaded gasoline. Modifications from the regular gasoline [[V8]] involve the intake ports, which have additional injector valves for hydrogen. These engines come off the same production line as the other [[BMW]] [[V8]] powerplants and are installed in the vehicle using the same assembly techniques. Running on hydrogen, the 745h produces 184 [[HP]] and can achieve a top speed of 133 miles per hour. The cruising range is 190 miles. When you add this to the 400-mile range of the normal gasoline tank, the 745h has a 600 mile range. The use of sustainable hydrogen internal combustion engine technology as a more viable alternative towards fuel cells, could get a boost from ongoing fuel cell development problems. Almost any gasoline engine can be adapted to use hydrogen fuel. Internal combustion engines provide ~~the~~ various benefits offered by gasoline power in the type of vehicles most people are accustomed to owning and driving.		Hydrogen powered vehicles represent an attractive option for reducing petroleum consumption and improving air quality. Most hydrogen vehicles are powered by fuel cells that produce no air pollutants and few greenhouse gases. If fueled with pure hydrogen, fuel cells emit only heat and water as a byproduct. Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles are not yet commercially available. However, they are currently being demonstrated in several applications in fleets throughout the country. [[Honda]] has placed several prototype light-duty FCX fuel cell vehicles in city fleets. California transit agencies are testing fuel cell buses in service. [[BMW]] made the first production internal combustion hydrogen fueled vehicle, the 750hL. The next generation hydrogen internal combustion vehicle, the [[BMW 745h]], is powered by a 4.4-liter [[V8]] which can use either hydrogen or premium unleaded gasoline. Modifications from the regular gasoline [[V8]] involve the intake ports, which have additional injector valves for hydrogen. These engines come off the same production line as the other [[BMW]] [[V8]] powerplants and are installed in the vehicle using the same assembly techniques. Running on hydrogen, the 745h produces 184 [[HP]] and can achieve a top speed of 133 miles per hour. The cruising range is 190 miles. When you add this to the 400-mile range of the normal gasoline tank, the 745h has a 600 mile range. The use of sustainable hydrogen internal combustion engine technology as a more viable alternative towards [[fuel cells]] could get a boost from ongoing [[fuel cell]] development problems. On top of that, [[fuel cells]] are comparatively '''less''' efficient than utilizing an [[internal combustion engine]] to produce motive power from [[hydrogen]]. Almost any gasoline engine can be adapted to use hydrogen fuel. Internal combustion engines provide various benefits compared with fuel cells, such as more power and efficiency-not to mention range and less cost, offered by gasoline or diesel power in the type of vehicles most people are accustomed to owning and driving.

	The downside to all these technological acheivements is that a hydrogen fuel infrastructure has yet to be built. There have been a token handful of filling stations built in Germany around airports in Munich and Berlin for publicity photos. The few Hydrogen filling stations actually open to the public can be found in Berlin, Germany, Reykjavik, Iceland and Chino, California.		The downside to all these technological acheivements is that a hydrogen fuel infrastructure has yet to be built. There have been a token handful of filling stations built in Germany around airports in Munich and Berlin for publicity photos. The few Hydrogen filling stations actually open to the public can be found in Berlin, Germany, Reykjavik, Iceland and Chino, California.