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Bush Promotes Ethanol in Brazil
- Watch this video about ethanol on HowStuffWorks. As the world's two leading ethanol producers, accounting for 70 percent of global production, Brazil and the United States are pushing ethanol closer to being traded as a commodity. See how ethanol production works in this Reuters video.
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How Fuel Cells Work
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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.
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Addicted to Oil: Hybrid Cars
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With gas prices rising precariously, hybrid cars may be the wave of the future. Learn more in this video brought to you by the Discovery Channel.
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Neighborhood Electric Cars
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Watch this PodTech video showing how neighborhood electric cars are a new eco-friendly alternative to getting around your local area. These electric vehicles are street legal, emissions-free and can go 40 miles on a single charge.
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GTRI: Fuel Cell Systems
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This is a fuel cell that was built here at GTRI. It takes hydrogen in, it takes oxygen in, and it produces electrical power with absolutely no emissions other than water. To put this into a commercial application requires a fuel cell system; it's... More »
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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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Better Alternative Fuel Than Corn
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Watch this video from the University of Florida showing a new alternative fuel that grows five times faster than corn, the most common alternative fuel. The jatropha curcas plant has oils that can be made into bio-diesel.
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Brazil's Biofuels Dilemma
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Watch this video about ethanol and biofuels on HowStuffWorks. Brazil began its sugar cane-based ethanol program 30 years ago when it was importing nearly 90 percent of its oil needs. Today, it is a model for all nations looking to promote biofuel... More »
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How Solar Cars Work
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Solar cells use sunlight to produce electricity. But can they really generate enough energy to power a car? Find out in this HowStuffWorks video.
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