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2011 Shell Eco-Marathon Americas Adds PHEVs

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For both categories, teams can use any conventionally available energy source, including fuels such as diesel and gasoline as well as alternative fuels such as hydrogen, biomass, solar and, now, electric plug-in. 2 nd Shell Eco-marathon Asia: July 6-9, 2011, at the Sepang International Circuit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

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Grand Prize Combustion-Engine Winner at 2009 Shell Eco-Marathon Americas Achieves 2,757.1 MPG

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For both categories, teams could use any conventionally available energy source, including fuels such as diesel, gasoline and liquid petroleum gas (LPG), as well as alternative fuels such as hydrogen, biomass and solar. Fuel Cell/Hydrogen. Tags: Conferences and other events Fuel Efficiency.

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Are biofuels the answer for green cars? The Green Piece

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Implementing biofuels on a larger scale could also cut emission levels while sustaining the use of the internal combustion engine and effectively providing a bridge to alternative fuels such as electricity and hydrogen. Further worries include the impact on water resources. Faye Sunderland.