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Ballard Shows How a Fuel Cell Works

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Watch this short animation describing how hydrogen fuel cells work on HowStuffWorks. See how fuel cells work in the context of an automotive application in this video from Ballard.

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Diesel Cars from GM (1:39)

Watch this Medialink video showing the benefits of diesel engines. In Europe, diesel engines make up about 60% of vehicles. In the U.S., diesel engines have traditionally been found in large trucks and semis, but GM is helping to change that.

How Fuel Cells Work (3:18)

Fuel cells may soon generate electrical power for all sorts of devices we use every day. Learn more about fuel cells in this video from HowStuffWorks.

Invention Nation: Vegetable-Oil Engine (3:29)

Watch as this van is converted to a vegetable-oil burning machine. Learn more about alternative fuel in this video.

Invention Nation: Biodiesel (3:37)

The boys learn to make biodiesel fuel from vegetable oil. Learn more about biodiesel and alternative fuel in this video.

Energy Policy: Investing in Biofuels (1:19)

John Hofmeister, President of Shell Oil Corp., discusses potential sources of biofuel. Learn more about biofuels in this video.

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Energy Policy: Investing in Biofuels (1:19)

John Hofmeister, President of Shell Oil Corp., discusses potential sources of biofuel. Learn more about biofuels in this video.

Energy Policy: Developing Ethanol-Based Fuels (1:40)

Clarence P. Cazalot, C.E.O. of Marathon Oil Corp., details his company's stance on ethanol-based fuel. Learn more about ethanol fuel in this video.

Energy Policy: Creating Cleaner Fuels (1:48)

Clarence P. Cazalot, C.E.O. of Marathon Oil Corp., explains some of the reasons the behind the oil industry's move to create clean, economically friendly fuels. Learn more about alternative fuels in this video.

Discoveries: Compressed Air Car (2:48)

Would you believe there's a new car that runs on air? Learn more about breathing easy in your auto in this video.

Coolfuel: Runnin' on Empty (0:48)

Shaun's running low on ethanol for his eco-scooter. Learn more about alternative fuels in this video.

Coolfuel: Iowa Corn (0:55)

Miss Iowa lectures Shaun on her state's agricultural output. Learn more about alternative fuels in this video.

Coolfuel: Veggie Oil Van (2:58)

Shaun Murphy and crew drive across Texas in a peanut oil-fueled van. Learn more about alternative fuels in this video.

Coolfuel: Fueling Up (1:09)

Shaun visits the Tall Corn ethanol plant in Iowa. Learn more about alternative fuels in this video.

Coolfuel: Ethanol Sports Car (0:51)

Shaun takes a spin in an ethanol-fueled sports car. Learn more about alternative fuels in this video.

Invention Nation: Vegetable-Oil Engine (3:29)

Watch as this van is converted to a vegetable-oil burning machine. Learn more about alternative fuel in this video.