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Possible topics: ethanol and methanol fuel (Fuel cell technology (Types…
Possible topics: ethanol and methanol fuel
They burn cleaner than gasoline.
It is cheaper than gasoline to make and would cost less at the pump.
They are completely renewable and can be made from any plant matter or biomass.
Fuel cell technology
It does not release any carbon dioxide or any other harmful greenhouse gasses and instead produces water vapor.
Is relatively low maintenance compared to a regular gasoline or diesel engine.
Very expensive to buy and make.
Does not perform well in extreme heat or extreme cold.
It is not compatible with some types of batteries.
They perform well when used in short distances or for short times.
It is more efficient than a gasoline engine with nearly 60% efficiency in some types.
Provide direct current electricity but can be converted with a mechanism called an inverter.
Types
Polymer electrolyte membrane
Direct methanol
Alkaline fuel
Phosphoric acid
Molten carbonate
Solid oxide
Reversible fuel