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...raison d'etre lie in hybrid, natural gas, biofuel, electric, and fuel cell vehicles. The event is held at the Saratoga Spa State Park, in New York state.

...s, boats and airplanes, portable fuel cell applications or stationary fuel cell applications, which can power an electric motor. ...team reforming of methane gas (CH₄). Primarily because hydrogen fuel is environmentally friendly, there are advocates for its more widespread us

...an LIFEcar''' (''Li''ghtweight ''F''uel ''E''fficient ''Car'') is a [[fuel cell]]-powered [[electric vehicle]] project being undertaken by [[Morgan Motor C ...ient bursts of power to the engines, the electricity generated by the fuel cell will be stored in sophisticated capacitors. Morgan may make use of its past

'''Fuel''' is any material that is capable of releasing energy when its chemical st ...e field of fire safety, anything that is capable of combustion is called ''fuel''.

...s Vehicle''' is a [[vehicle]] that has zero evaporative emissions from its fuel system, has a 15-year (or at least 150,000-mile) warranty and meets [[SULEV ...'administrative category'' within the state of California for low emission vehicles.

{{main|Alternative fuel vehicle}} ...es is the source of power to drive the engine. A variety of [[alternative fuel vehicle]]s have been proposed or sold, including

The '''Honda FCX Clarity''' is a [[hydrogen vehicle|hydrogen]] [[fuel cell]] [[automobile]] manufactured by [[Honda]]. Currently there are more than 20 2002 prototype-based, leased vehicles in the hands of customers in three different American states, including the

...in 1999 in order for Honda to work on its [[Hybrid Cars|hybrid electric]] vehicles such as the [[Honda Insight]]. The EV Plus was made to keep up with [[Gener ...was used for getting the most mileage out of the EV. As with virtually all vehicles, range was significantly affected by driving style: rapid acceleration, hig

...iesel engined cars which can run on [[BioDiesel|biodiesel]] or natural gas vehicles which can switch to regular gasoline. ...a vehicle with propane is comparable to that needed for gasoline or diesel fuel. The tanks are filled to no more than 80% capacity to allow for liquid expa

...les generally use the hydrogen in one of two methods: combustion or [[fuel-cell]] conversion: * In fuel-cell conversion, the hydrogen is turned into electricity through fuel cells which then power electric motors.

...of Yugoslavia and carried the unheard of price tag of $3990. With 160,000 vehicles sold during its launch phase, the Yugo quickly became the fastest selling E ==Electric vehicles and fuel cells==

...ean diesel technology to produce dramatic reductions in both emissions and fuel consumption. The diesel engine's high torque, combined with hybrid technolo Nowadays most diesel vehicles, and therefore the diesel part of hybrids, have the advantage they can (wit

...[wheels]] or propellers driven by rotary motors, or in the case of tracked vehicles, by [[linear motor]]s. *generated on-board using a [[fuel cell]]: [[fuel cell vehicle]]

===Vehicles=== Power to weight ratios for vehicles are usually calculated using curb weight (for cars) or wet weight (for moto

...of this [[automobile|vehicle]] that sets it apart from other [[automobile|vehicles]] in its class, then mention those ''unique attributes'' here. ...-previews-three-fuel-cell-concepts/ Tokyo 2009: Suzuki previews three fuel cell concepts]

...nd will feature direct injecting for the first time to help make them more fuel efficient. There are two engine options: a 2.4 litre Ecotec DI four pot mat ===Equinox Fuel Cell===

...d Race Car debuted around 1903 relied on batteries. Batteries have powered vehicles in one way or another since their beginning. Even gasoline engines rely on ...search and development) and a much larger number of partial zero-emissions vehicles (PZEVs), which is an administrative designation for an super ultra low emis

...hich today might be referred to as biodiesel. The term typically refers to fuel that has been processed from petroleum, but increasingly, alternatives such ...oming mandatory on June 1, 2010 (see also [[diesel exhaust]]). U.S. diesel fuel typically also has a lower cetane number (a measure of ignition quality) th

...of this [[automobile|vehicle]] that sets it apart from other [[automobile|vehicles]] in its class, then mention those ''unique attributes'' here. ...rid-concept-with-minivan-doors 2012 Mercedes CLS Previewed By Plug-In Fuel Cell Hybrid Concept With Minivan Doors]

* [[Ford Explorer Fuel Cell Prototype]] ...ctrum of automobiles at the Los Angeles Auto show covering a full range of vehicles to suit every need.

...a period in which they had been out of favor<ref>"The History of Electric Vehicles: ...d interest in shifting American automotive focus from fossil fuels to lead-cell batteries. Morrison McMullan, Jr., controller of Exide Batteries, was also

...rough sensors, and reading values from multidimensional maps. Before ECUs, fuel injection, ignition timing, and idle speed were directly controlled by mech === Control of fuel injection ===

The Flex joins Ford's range of crossover vehicles as the Flagship. ...Vs towards car-based crossover utility vehicles, which tend to have better fuel economy. The Flex provides a product for the large crossover vehicle marke

#Fuel cost ...n qualify for Solo-driving car pool lane stickers [only the most efficient vehicles qualify for this]. ''Omninerd'' has developed an incredibly detailed look a

* '''D''': Powered by [[Diesel fuel|diesel]] only (non-hybrid) .../**http%3A//www.bctransit.com/fuelcell/download/20080604_overview.pdf Fuel Cell Initiative Overview BC Transit]</ref>,

...ction, for instance. Generally speaking, the chemical formula for alcohol fuel is '''C_nH_2n+1OH'''. :''Main articles: [[Methanol fuel]], [[Ethanol fuel]]''

...nications and informatics, for application in vehicles and with control of vehicles on the move. ...ergency warning system for vehicles. GPS navigation, integrated hands-free cell phones, wireless safety communications and automatic driving assistance sys

...ghway. However, by European measures, the Smart is considered particularly fuel efficient, averaging 50 mpg for the gasoline model and 69 mpg for the Diese On the contrary, the turbo charged models, are often critized for high fuel consumption. Some real-life figures resulted in consumption above 30 mpg. T

...V6 engine with unique pistons, main caps, head gaskets, intake manifolds, fuel system, exhaust manifolds, and a 48mm twin bore throttle body from the 5.7 ...delivered to Saudi Arabia and modified with a metric dash cluster, leaded fuel chip, and a resonator in place of the catalytic converter.

...r a laptop computer as well as a separate spots to hold a woman's purse, a cell phone, pager or other small items that the owner would want to keep organiz ...nctions, a trip computer that included readings of fuel economy, range and fuel used. An optional second generation heads-up display was also available.

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...es many features with the [[Ford Explorer]], and in terms of hardware, the vehicles are virtually identical. Externally, they are styled significantly differe ...udes Microsoft-powered voice-activated SYNC system that is able to control cell phones and audio devices. New 20-inch wheels are also available on Premier

Certain [[automobile|vehicles]] come in different trim levels or body styles. Features and major options ...h the use of a switch in the interior. The engine also features Electronic Fuel Injection and has a compression ratio of 9.50:1. It uses a Oerlikon Grazian

...r systems may have common subsystems or components. The HV provides better fuel economy than a conventional vehicle because the engine is smaller and may b ...mixture of different fuels — typically gasoline and [[ethanol]] [[alcohol fuel]].

...nt of the vehicle and the engine, and between the engine and the passenger cell. The VR6 is able to use the [[firing order]] of a [[straight-six engine]] ...der-selective ignition knock regulation, and Lambda regulation for the air/fuel mixture. Exhaust gases are channeled through a three-way [[catalytic conve

...onfined space called a combustion chamber. This exothermic reaction of a [[fuel]] with an oxidizer creates gases of high temperature and pressure, which ar ...internal combustion engines did not have compression, but ran on what air/fuel mixture could be sucked or blown in during the first part of the intake str

'''Battery electric vehicles''' or '''BEV'''s are [[electric vehicle]]s whose main energy storage is in ...mes used, forming a type of [[hybrid vehicle]]. Batteries used in electric vehicles include "flooded" lead-acid, absorbed glass mat, NiCd, nickel metal hydride

...of this [[automobile|vehicle]] that sets it apart from other [[automobile|vehicles]] in its class, then mention those ''unique attributes'' here. ...or a 4-speed automatic transmission. The Saturn transmissions in the DOHC vehicles were geared to enhance acceleration, while the SOHC transmissions were gear

..., pesticides, and plastics. 88% of all petroleum extracted is processed as fuel; the other 12% is converted into other materials such as plastic. Since pet ...me true, many dismissed all such discussion. The future of petroleum as a fuel remains somewhat controversial. ''USA Today'' news (2004) reports that ther

...larating performance with excellent fuel efficiency of 31 mpg and Flexible-fuel Vehicle (FFV) engine availability ...rysler’s sleek and elegant design, exhilarating performance with excellent fuel efficiency, a spacious interior that comfortably sits four adults and enoug

Certain [[automobile|vehicles]] come in different trim levels or body styles. Features and major options ...of this [[automobile|vehicle]] that sets it apart from other [[automobile|vehicles]] in its class, then mention those ''unique attributes'' here.

...: the new standard 2.4-liter four-cylinder World Engine, an available flex-fuel 2.7-liter V-6 engine and an available 3.5-liter V-6 engine coupled with a n ...epower (173 horsepower vs. 150 horsepower) and an 8 percent improvement in fuel economy compared with the 2.4-liter engine it replaces.

...06, the first cars powered by [[internal combustion engine]]s running on [[fuel gas]] appeared, which led to the introduction in 1885 of the ubiquitous mod ...ne]] was also invented by a German, [[Rudolf Diesel]]. The hydrogen [[fuel cell]], one of the technologies hailed as a replacement for gasoline as an energ

...ior roominess. There's more front legroom here than in all but the largest vehicles on the road. The front seats are quite comfortable and large enough for lar ...f the driver containing speedometer, tachometer, and water temperature and fuel gauges. The instruments glow orange in the dark, offering less interference

...equired. This requires the optional adaptive cruise control's radar, so in vehicles not equipped with the latter, standard Brake Assist is substituted. ...Stability Program (ESP) - similar to the systems fitted to other Mercedes vehicles, this system measures driver inputs and compares these to the vehicle's pat

...Engine can be used with many types of [[fuel]], including renewable [[bio-fuel]]s. For all these reasons, it is quite environmentally-friendly. ...Specifics.htm universal in relation to energy sources]: liquid and gaseous fuel, hydrogen, steam, pneumatic, and hydraulic. The Quasiturbine also has a tor

...g room. In other countries the term [[camper van]] is more common, and the vehicles themselves vary, typically being smaller than in North America. There are different classes of vehicles generally labeled as RVs:<ref name="tl-glossary">{{cite web

'''''Top Gear''''' is a BBC television series about motor vehicles, primarily [[automobile|cars]]. [[Top Gear (1977 TV series)|It began in 197 ...they typically involve long journeys to evaluate the cars' reliability and fuel economy, and a race track event to determine performance.