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Advanced Hydrogen Production Technologies Downloadable report in PDF format.

Advanced Hydrogen Storage and Transport Technologies Downloadable report in PDF format.

Advanced Hydrogen Utilization Technologies Downloadable report in PDF format.

Advanced Vehicles and Alternative Fuels Although the gasoline-powered internal-combustion engine has dominated the transportation landscape for most of the 20th century, a wide range of vehicles and fuels is now becoming available to serve our driving needs. Research efforts and demonstration projects are bringing a set of vehicle technologies to market that are clean and highly efficient and that operate on alternative fuels.

Air Surrey Natural Gas Vehicles Air Surrey Natural Gas Vehicles is an Ohio Corporation located in the Greater Toledo Metropolitan Area.

Alternative Fuel Demonstrations - Demonstration Programs Introduce New Fuels Gasoline and diesel fuel have long been the primary transportation fuels in the United States. However, fleet owners across the country are beginning to experiment with other fuels to solve problems ranging from air pollution to tight budgets. As a result of these pilot demonstrations, many vehicles on the road today are powered by nonpetroleum fuel alternatives. A small portion of the 190 million cars, trucks, and buses in the United States run on alternative fuels all or most of the time. This includes about 300,000 vehicles equipped to run on propane (LPG); 30,000 on compressed natural gas (CNG); about 1,000 on methanol; a few hundred each on ethanol, electricity, and liquefied natural gas (LNG); and a handful on hydrogen. These vehicles are operated by fleet owners, private industry, federal, state, and local governments, transit agencies, and private citizens.

Alternative Fuel Information Links to a number of reports on alternative fuels provided by the U.S. Department of Energy's Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC).

Alternative Fuel Light Duty Program Alternative Fuel Light-Duty Vehicle Program In an effort to reduce national dependence on imported oil and to improve urban air quality, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is promoting the development and deployment of alternative fuels and alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs). In support of this activity, DOE develops and conducts projects to evaluate performance, fuel economy, maintenance and operating characteristics of light-duty AFVs compared to similar gasoline vehicles.

Alternative Fuel Refueling Sites and Information (CNG, M85, E85, LPG, LNG, & Electric) The Alternative Fuels Data Center lists refueling site locations (stations) for compressed natural gas (CNG), 85% methanol and 15% gasoline (M85), 85% ethanol and 15% gasoline (E85), liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), liquefied natural gas (LNG), as well as electric charging stations located throughout the United States. We gather this information from retailers, trade organizations, and general literature.

Alternative Fuels Hotline (1-800-423-1363) The Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory offers a telephone hotline service, in addition to this Website, to provide information on alternative fuel transportation technologies. Both activities are funded by the Office of Transportation Technologies at the U.S. Department of Energy.

Alternative Fuels Newsletters In the area of Alternative Fuels Utilization, NREL and DOE publish the Alternative Fuel News and Alternative Fuels in Trucking newsletters, and in the past, they also published the AFDC Update newsletter. The newest publication, Alternative Fuel News, also includes information on the Clean Cities Program (combining the AFDC Update and Clean Cities Drive newsletters). These publications serve as overviews to various alternative fuel programs.

Alternative Fuels Program Since 1988, FTA has provided Capital Grants to transit agencies for purchase of over 2,000 alternative fuel (AF) buses (ethanol, methanol, liquefied natural gas, and compressed natural gas). Technology choice is made by the purchasing agency. Case studies documented experience at some of the transit agencies operating these buses. Coordination with the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Agency assisted in this program.

Alternative Fuel Systems Inc. Alternative Fuel Systems Inc. is a Canadian company making a difference in the world by offering alternatives to gasoline and diesel transportation systems which pollute our environment. AFS is a total service organization that designs, manufactures, markets and installs complete natural gas conversion systems for diesel and gasoline engines.

Alternative Fuel Vehicles Alternative fuels include ethanol, methanol, natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, hydrogen, electricity, and any other fuel or energy source that is not produced from petroleum. Alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) can be passenger cars or trucks (light-duty vehicles), heavy-duty trucks, or buses that have been designed or modified to operate on alternative fuels.

Alternative Fuel Vehicles (AFVs) Acquisitions and Credits Database This web site has been developed on behalf of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to provide fleet managers and other responsible parties with a convenient means of electronically reporting their acquisitions of AFVs.

Alternative Fuel Vehicles: How Do They Really Measure Up? The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) asked that question in a 1996 nationwide survey of federal fleet managers and alternative fuel vehicle drivers. Perspectives on AFVs: 1996 Federal Fleet Managers Survey presents the results of the survey, conducted by Dwights Energydata for NREL with funding from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).

Alternative Transportation Fuels Publications This site contains information about alternative transportation fuels, natural gas vehicles, propane vehicles, clean air vehicles and alternative fuel-related events.

American Hydrogen Association (AHA) The American Hydrogen Association (AHA) is a non-profit association of individuals and institutions, technical and non-technical, who are dedicated to the advancement of inexpensive, clean and safe hydrogen energy systems.

Anaerobic Digestion The term 'anaerobic digestion' when describing a process for managing waste refers to the bacterial breaking down of organic materials in the waste in the absence of oxygen. Wastes within a landfill site degrade in an anaerobic process, since the layers of waste are compacted and covered, excluding air. A compost heap provides a similar bacterial break-down, but in an oxygen-rich or aerobic atmosphere. Despite the fact that the same process takes place naturally within a landfill, the term anaerobic digestion is normally used to describe the anaerobic process when artificially accelerated in closed vessels. Anaerobic digestion (AD) has been used as a method of handling certain special wastes - like sewage sludge and animal slurry - for many years, but as a treatment for municipal wastes it is relatively new.

Anuvu Incorporated Anuvu Incorporated is dedicated to solving the most critical issues for global prosperity: clean air, efficient and reliable power generation, renewable fuels, and sustainable building materials. Incorporating the advanced technology of the aerospace industry, the speed and efficiency of the electronics industry, and the advanced research of biochemistry, Anuvu has developed technologies which are sound, powerful, and economical. The goal of Anuvu Incorporated is to supply the world with the key sustainable technologies necessary for a new quality of life to all people for a long and prosperous future.

Approaching Alternative-Fueled Vehicle Crashes: Information for Emergency Personnel The purpose of this brochure is to assist law enforcement officers, fire services, emergency medical service providers and other public safety personnel who arrive on the scene of an alternative-fueled vehicle crash. Emergency personnel must identify the specific type of fuel and secure the scene so rescue work can begin.

Avista Labs Avista Labs — Avista Corp.'s technology development firm — is advancing distributed generation technology initially through the commercialization of a unique proton exchange membrane fuel cell which will power thousands of homes, businesses, and commercial buildings.

Ballard Power Systems Ballard Power Systems is the world-leader in developing, manufacturing and marketing zero-emission proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells for use in transportation, electricity generation and portable products.

Be Practical When Considering Alternative Fuels Environmental concerns, fuelled by financial tax penalties, are leading to an increasing interest among companies in alternative fuel (AF) vehicles. This is a welcome development that is, in many ways, being instigated by fleet operators and manufacturers. However, practical motoring considerations, just as when the industry switched to unleaded fuel 10 years ago, should apply the brake to any headlong rush in this direction.

BIOBIB - Search for All Fuels The data is sorted in alphabetic order. You also can use the text search utility of your browser to find the biofuel directly. This would be particularly useful for searching a botanical name. Click on one of the letters below to jump to the first biofuel starting with this letter.

Biodiesel Information Centre

Biofuels Information Center The center is operated by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory with funding and direction from the Office of Fuels Development within the Office of Transportation Technologies (OTT) at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The center maintains technical information on biofuels conversion research conducted under U.S. DOE supervision from 1980 to the present. The center is linked to the Biofuels Information Network, located at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, where information can be obtained about the DOE Biofuels Feedstock Development Program.

Biogas Plant for a Rubber Factory in Malaysia A rubber thread factory near Kuala Lumpur will produce about 8000 cubic meter of biogas per day from its waste-water. The biogas will replace oil as a fuel for the thermal oil heaters at the factory.

CALSTART Fleet Survey: An Evaluation and Analysis of Fleet Needs and Concerns about Alternative Fuel Vehicles To understand what is on the minds of fleet operators regarding alternative fuel vehicles, CALSTART conducted a nationwide survey - the CALSTART Fleet Survey to ascertain how the AFV industry and fleet managers can work better to put more AFVs in our nation's fleets. The working premise -- despite barriers and given current technology of AFVs, they can serve today in many fleet applications. The results of the survey pointed up some interesting myths and realities.

Canada's Greenfuels Home Page The Canadian Renewable Fuels Association (CRFA) is dedicated to development and promotion of biomass-based, environmentally beneficial transportation fuels, particularly ethanol and biodiesel. The association's membership includes individuals, environmentalists, farmers, agri-business, commodity organizations, ethanol manufacturers, fuel retailers, engineering, design and energy companies.

Center for Electrochemical Systems and Hydrogen Research (CESHR) The predecessor of the Center for Electrochemical Systems and Hydrogen Research (CESHR) at Texas A&M University was the Hydrogen Research Center in the Department of Chemistry. This was founded in July 1982 as a National Science Foundation (NSF) Industry-University Research Center under the direction of Professor John O'M. Bockris. Its major objective was to perform Research and Development on methods of economically manufacturing hydrogen as a storable energy vector using renewable resources as a primary energy input. These would serve as the basis of a future efficient and non-polluting hydrogen energy economy. In the interim, hydrogen might be made from fossil fuels in non-conventional ways to transition into this long-term "hydrogen economy."

Centre for Alternative Transportation Fuels The Centre for Alternative Transportation Fuels is operated by BC Research Inc.(BCRI) in Vancouver, B.C., Canada. The Centre's staff maintain a database of technical papers to support the technical and business community in this rapidly moving technological area.

Clean Air Program - Summary Assesment of the Safety, Health, Environmental and System Risks of Alternative Fuel In view of the diversity of the safety concerns about alternative fuels, as well as the number of possible hazards, a comprehensive and systematic program is needed to recognize and organize the existing knowledge about the health, safety, and environmental hazards of alternative fuels and to identify where additional study is needed. The objective of this report is assist the Volpe Center, FTA and DOE in providing information on these issues to the transit and fleet operator community while avoiding a commitment to or bias against any given fuel or point of view.

Clean Car Road Race The goal of the project is to produce, test, and evaluate hydrogen powered prototypes via competition in a road race across the United States. The competing teams will produce their own hydrogen fuel en route, through the use of mobile water conversion systems operating on electricity generated by photovoltaic power packs. The cars will be manufactured and raced by 50 of the best universities and colleges in the United States.

Clean Coal Technology Project Produces First Methanol from Coal A unique commercial facility is now testing a process for producing methanol from coal which lowers costs and demonstrates environmental stewardship. Operation of the Liquid Phase Methanol (LPMEOHTM) Process facility is now underway at Eastman Chemical Company's coal gasification facility in Kingsport, Tennessee. The latest facility to begin test runs in the Department of Energy's (DOE) Clean Coal Technology Program has met with immediate success.

CleanFleet Emissions Overview The CleanFleet project is a comprehensive evaluation of five alternative motor fuel options. Information was gathered on emissions, fleet operations, and fleet economics. All of these factors will influence policymakers, regulators, vehicle and equipment manufacturers, fuel suppliers, and fleet owners as decisions are made on the use of alternative fuel vehicles in the marketplace. Thus the results presented in this report need to be viewed as one of a number of factors that characterize the attributes of a particular alternative fuel technology.

Clean Fuels Foundation The Clean Fuels Foundation is the world's first, and only, 501 (C)(3) charitable, public membership-based organization dedicated solely to the advancement of cleaner-burning alternative transportation fuels produced in America. These clean fuels will enhance national security, protect the environment, and create jobs.

Commercial Alcohols Inc. Commercial Alcohols Inc. (CAI) is the largest manufacturer and supplier of industrial grade alcohol in Canada, and is the only producer of fuel ethanol in Ontario. CAI has customers worldwide who use alcohol in the production of industrial solvents, cough syrup, mouth wash, antiseptics, disinfectants, vodka, and many other beverages.

Department of the Interior - Alternative Fuels Virtual Library Many links to alternative fuels information sources.

Distilleries and Fuel Ethanol Plants Worldwide - Distillery / Fuel Ethanol-Related Organizations and Web Resources Distillery / Fuel Ethanol-Related Organizations and Web Resources.

DoD Fuel Cell Demonstration Program This web site summarizes the activities of the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Fuel Cell Demonstration Program. Fuel cells are becoming a viable electric generation source that is energy efficient and environmentally benign. Using fuel and air, fuel cells generate electricity through an electrochemical process rather than typical combustion technology. The purposes of this demonstration program are to stimulate growth and economies of scale in the fuel cell industry and to determine the role of fuel cells in the DoD's long term energy strategy. In this demonstration program, a total of 30 phosphoric acid fuel cell (PAFC) units were installed at DoD sites across the United States.

DOE/Industry Competitions Advance Alternative-Fueled Automotive Technologies Since 1987, the DOE has sponsored 28 different college and high school engineering competitions through Argonne National Laboratory. These competitions help to accelerate the domestic development of alternative-fuel-vehicle technology. Federal funding for the competitions is heavily leveraged by industry contributions, reflecting the high value industry places on the competitions. These competitions emphasize current or future vehicle technology; students work with production vehicles (donated by domestic vehicle manufacturers) to meet emissions standards, while maintaining high performance and fuel economy. Auto industry experts judge events, interact with students, and compare technologies. The competitions program represents a unique international coalition of government and industry aimed at eliminating technical and institutional barriers to acceptance of alternative fuels.

DynaMotive - Powering the Future with Clean, "Green" Fuels DynaMotive Technologies Corporation (OTCBB: DYMTF) is a Vancouver-based public company specializing in environmental and renewable energy technologies. Incorporated in 1991, DynaMotive is currently commercializing a unique waste to energy technology that converts forest and agricultural waste into liquid BioOil - a clean burning, renewable alternative to fossil fuel for generating "green" power in diesel engines, boilers and gas turbines.

ECO Fuel Systems ECO Fuel Systems is a leading manufacturer and supplier of alternative fuel-conversion equipment for vehicles. ECO Fuel Systems is committed to meeting the challenges of the Automotive Alternative Fuel Industry by continuing to improve product quality and technology to ensure reliability and maintainability of conversion systems with highest priority on customer support.

ElectroChem, Inc. ElectroChem Inc. was founded in 1986 to provide leading edge research and development in the fuel cell industry. It holds many patents and a strong list of industry firsts. With the maturing of this industry ElectroChem has modified its business focus to include market and product development for the industry, specifically including fuel cell power systems, fuel cell test equipment and fuel cell research supplies.

Emissions Reduction from Alternative Fueled Compression Ignition Engines Increased use of alternative compression ignition fuels (such as renewably derived biodiesel blends) offers fuel security through reduced dependence on foreign oil, as well as environmental benefits. However, adoption of biodiesel by the public and corporate sectors and endorsement of biodiesel by regulatory agencies will require the development of fuel-flexible engine control systems that can account for fill-to-fill variations in biodiesel blend fuel properties. This research project is aimed at developing an integrated approach to the reduction of oxides of nitrogen (NOx) and particulate matter (PM) emitted by compression ignition engines that operate on biodiesel/diesel blends.

Energy Efficiency Services Alternative-Fuel Vehicle Fleet Assistance NYSERDA helps municipalities implement their plans to both convert fleets to alternative transportation fuels and develop new fueling facilities. The primary vehicle for conveying this information is the Clean Cities Sharing Network.

Energy Partners, L. C. A company dedicated to the development and commercialization of proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells.

Ethanol Information Centre

Fleets of Alternative Fuel Providers Because alternative fuel providers are likely to be important early users of alternative-fuel vehicles, EIA established surveys to collect information about the fleets operated by alternative fuel providers.

Fuel Cell Fact Sheet While William Grove constructed the first fuel cell in 1839, the first fuel cell vehicle was not built until 1959. Although fuel cells were used and proven in non-automotive applications during the past four decades, the use of fuel cells in commercial vehicles has only recently received increased attention. Fuel cell technology for use in vehicles, with its inherent high efficiency, high power density and zero-emission potential, has advanced significantly over the past decade and is now a serious contender for use in zero-emission vehicles. The first fuel cell bus was completed in 1993 and several smaller fuel cell vehicles are being built in Europe and in the United States.

Fuel Cell - Frequently Asked Questions

Fuel Cell Links Page

FUEL CELLS Research and Technology Acrobat .pdf format (644KB)

Fuel Cell Vehicle Modeling Program The Institute of Transportation Studies at the University of California, Davis (ITS-Davis) has established a research program to develop a fundamental understanding of fuel cell system science and technology, and to assess the technology status and outlook for fuel cell powered vehicles. A primary research tool will be the development of an accurate and realistic simulation model for a fuel cell vehicle. The Fuel Cell Vehicle Modeling Program extends the Institute’s existing programs in advanced vehicle modeling and alternative fuel vehicle technology evaluation.

Fuel Cell Program The Department of Energy recognized the potential of fuel cells for transportation applications and began development of a phosphoric acid fuel cell (PAFC) powered bus in 1987. The transit bus platform was chosen because it offered the most flexibility in packaging the fuel cell and auxiliary component technology available at that time.

Fuel Cell Technologies Ltd. Fuel Cell Technologies Ltd. designs, develops, and manufactures a wide range of fuel cell and metal-air semi-fuel cell systems and components.

Fuel Cell World Internet Home to the World Fuel Cell Council. This page acts as a communication centre for fuel cell commercialisation activity worldwide. They aim to help the process by which fuel cells become economically competitive. Emphasis will be on the progress fuel cells are making to broaden their use in practical applications. The site provides links to fuel cell manufacturers and other fuel cell organisations.

Generating Methane Gas From Manure At first glance, the idea of generating methane gas has considerable merit because it appears to offer at least a partial solution to two pressing problems-the environmental crisis and the energy shortage. Unfortunately, present-day large-scale methane generation requires rather high investments in money and management which considerably reduce the practicality of the idea for the farmer. This Guide is intended to provide quantitative information so that the feasibility of methane generation can be evaluated for a given situation.

Guidebook for Handling, Storing & Dispensing Fuel Ethanol Acrobat .pdf format (429KB)

Harnessing the Big H; Hydrogen Seems the Ideal Energy Source—Plentiful, Efficient and Clean Can Something This Perfect Be Real? Just Ask the Japanese Harnessing the Big H; Hydrogen Seems the Ideal Energy Source—Plentiful, Efficient and Clean. Can Something This Perfect Be Real? Just Ask the Japanese. By Alan Weisman, Contributing editor Alan Weisman lives in Sonaita, Ariz. His last piece for the magazine was about a progressive community in Columbia.

High Efficiency, Direct-Hydrogen Fuel Cell System for Automobiles The DOE partnered with Ford Motor Company to develop fully functional, zero-emission fuel cell power system technology for automotive applications. The purpose was to demonstrate the technology in a complete laboratory propulsion system. The propulsion system should achieve weights and volumes competitive with those of internal combustion engine propulsion systems and have the potential to meet competitive production costs. The fuel cell system operates on direct hydrogen.

Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Letter Launched in May 1986 originally as "The Hydrogen Letter," this publication is the voice of the international hydrogen and fuel cell communities, covering events and developments in this emerging field as they occur. Every Month. Worldwide.

Hydrogen, Fuel Cell and Renewable Energy Links

Hydrogen: Fuel for the Future Downloadable report in PDF format.

Hydrogen Viable Prospect for Near-Term Despite the fact that technical and societal factors stand in the way Of hydrogen becoming a fuel for the masses, a new analysis conducted by Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) suggests that there are viable scenarios for making the transition to high-mileage electric vehicles powered by a combination of batteries and hydrogen-fueled power systems.

International Fuel Cells International Fuel Cells and ONSI Corporation are subsidiaries of United Technologies Corporation and are jointly pursuing the commercialization of fuel cell technology.

Methanol Proves Itself in California Trucks Detroit Diesel Corporation (DDC) has been an industry leader in the development of methanol-powered heavy-duty engines. Its developmental work began in 1981. In 1988, sponsored by the California Energy Commission and the South Coast Air Quality Management District (the air quality agency for the greater Los Angeles metropolitan area), DDC began a demonstration project of low-emission alternative fuel engines in heavy-duty trucking applications. DDC supplied five of nine engines used in various test sites for the methanol portion of the study. Acurex Environmental Corporation, a nationally recognized firm in heavy-duty alternative fuel technologies, including methanol, CNG, LNG, and propane, was contracted to provide engineering support.

Motor Fuels Information Center on PetroChem.Net PetroChemNet's Motor Fuels Information Center is the Internet's most complete source of accurate, up-to-date information on the legislative and regulatory aspects of the motor fuels industry. The US Motor Fuels Information Center on PetroChemNet is a rich source of current statistical motor fuels data - including ozone exceedance, oxygenate capacity, market data and product pricing. The Motor Fuels Information Center offers comprehensive regulatory and legislative information for all fifty states.

Need a Fill Up? Thank You for Choosing Biodiesel This site is maintained as a service of the National Biodiesel Board.

Northeastern California Ethanol Manufacturing Feasibility Study This report presents the results of one potential use of the biomass conversion to fuel ethanol and cogenerated electricity. This option has appeal in that the technology for ethanol production from biomass is ready for demonstration and the demand for fuel oxygenates, such as ethanol and ETBE, is growing in California. In addition, there are synergistic benefits to the existing biomass-electricity industry. Finally, the technology is ecologically sound.

Operating a Fuel Cell Using Landfill Gas An ONSI PC25TM, 200 kW (nominal capacity) phosphoric acid fuel cell operating on landfill gas (LFG) is installed at the Town of Groton Flanders Road landfill in Groton, Connecticut. This joint project by the Connecticut Light & Power Company (CL&P) which is an operating company of Northeast Utilities, the Town of Groton, International Fuel Cells (IFC), and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is intended to demonstrate the viability of installing, operating and maintaining a fuel cell operating on LFG at a landfill site.

Plug Power, L.L.C. Plug Power is a joint venture between DTE Energy Co., (the parent of Detroit Edison), and Mechanical Technology Inc.or MTI (an early developer of fuel cell technologies). Their goal is to develop and manufacture affordable fuel cell systems for both residential and automotive applications.

PowerPac Mfg. Co., LLP TM - Land-Fill Gas Generators and Power Drivers Contact PowerPac concerning all your land-fill gas applications. The PowerPac technology installed on an industrial engine, makes it the BEST and most COST EFFECTIVE method of converting land-fill gas into a valuable commodity; electricity for your land-fill or to sell to the utility. This is good for the economy and good for your company's bottom line and will be appreciated by the local taxpayers as well.

The Alternative-fuel Vehicle Directory This directory includes links to alternative fuel Web sites. There are EV conversions, the electrochemistry of batteries and fuel cells, U.S. Government research sites, university hybrid projects, regional EV associations and international automobile manufacturers, among others.

The BioEnergy Home Page A resource for bioenergy, bioconversion, and bioprocess technology.

The Corn Fuel Ethanol Home Page Ontario Corn Producers’ Association. Ontario corn farmers are big supporters of the expanded use of renewable fuels including ethanol- blended gasoline, and “neat” ethanol (fuels containing at least 85% ethanol). So, too, are a growing percentage of Canadian automobile owners.

The Dais Corporation: "A Materials and Fuel Cell Company" The Dais Corporation is a leading developer and producer of a new class of patented membrane materials and PEM fuel cell designs with application in energy generation, management and storage.

The Evolution and Development of Biotechnology: A Revolutionary Force in American Agriculture According to the Volkswagen Corporation, automobile fuels by the year 2000 are likely to consist of gasoline, methanol from coal, diesel oil, and liquefied petroleum gas, with only a small percentage of ethanol derived from biomass. "Gasohol," used widely during the energy crisis of the 1970s in the United States, is a blend of 10 percent ethanol with 90 percent gasoline. The alcohol production process involves three steps: reduction of the material to water-soluble sugars, fermentation to produce alcohol, and distillation by boiling to separate the alcohol from the water.

The Hydrogen Solution Will we ever find inexpensive ways to produce energy and fuel without harming the environment? Let's find out, in this imaginary journey to the future ...

Transportation Infrastructure at the Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory (INEEL) The INEEL currently supports national priorities for transportation in five major areas, one of which is developing and testing electric and alternately fueled vehicles.

U.S. Department of Energy's Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) The Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC), the nation's most comprehensive source for information on alternative fuels. The Alternative Fuels Data Center is operated by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) with funding and direction from the Office of Technology Utilization within the Office of Transportation Technologies (OTT) at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The AFDC collects operating information from vehicles (in programs sponsored by the Alternative Motor Fuels Act ) running on alternative fuels, analyzes those data, and makes them available to the public. The AFDC also maintains information on research reports conducted for both the Biofuels Systems Division and the Fuel Utilization Data and Analysis Division of the DOE Office of Alternative Fuels.

What is a Fuel Cell? A fuel cell produces electricity. The fuel cell is similar to a battery. It produces electricity using chemicals. The chemicals are usually very simple, often just hydrogen and oxygen. In this case the hydrogen is the "fuel" that the fuel cell uses to make electricity.