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Ford Europe leading project investigating DME and OME1 as low carbon, near zero particulate fuels; power-to-liquids pathways using CO2

Green Car Congress

million) research project to investigate the use of alternative fuels that could offer customers the power and performance of modern internal combustion engines with environmental benefits comparable to an electric vehicle. Alternative, renewable fuels like methyl ethers will play a pivotal role in the future.

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Green Cars Part 4- Compressed Air

DIY Electric Car

According to Wikipedia, without the need for a cooling, ignition or starter system these vehicles can be produced for approximately 20% cheaper than conventional car engines. Unlike battery electric vehicles a full tank of air will stay more or less full for a long time, they have very low discharge rates.

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Can Alt-Fuel Credits Accelerate EV Adoption?

Cars That Think

Earlier this month, Reuters reported that the program could be expanded to provide power for charging electric vehicles. In one way, the program in question—the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS)—is a relic from a bygone era. Any electric vehicle add-on would likely debut by then. says Nunes.

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