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Diesel: The Fuel of the Future?

Posted November 10, 2010 10:22 AM

From Discovery News - Top Stories:

Diesel, a fuel once derided as being too loud and too dirty, could be the key to clean, quiet and more environmentally friendly energy. A Norwegian company, Nordic Power Systems, in conjunction with Cal Tech spin-off SAFCell Inc., recently released a new fist-sized, diesel-powered fuel cell that produces 250 watts of electricity, enough to power yachts or mobile homes. Scaled up, the researchers could use the fuel cells to power even more energy-hungry machines.

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Re: Diesel: The Fuel of the Future?

11/11/2010 4:04 AM

No, ok, maybe yes now I've actually read the post.

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Re: Diesel: The Fuel of the Future?

11/14/2010 5:38 PM

hopefully, the future will be liquid fuel, not hydrogen. Preferably fuel cells and electric motors, for top efficiency.

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