Petroski, Henry,

Fuel Cells. Henry Petroski. - American Scientist, 2003. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2004. Article 80, Science, 1522-3264; .

Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2004. Originally Published: Fuel Cells, Sept./Oct. 2003; pp. 398-402.

In his State of the Union address early this year [2003], President [George W.] Bush called for promoting energy independence for the United States while making dramatic improvements in the environment....The President went on to give an admirably concise definition of the principle of a fuel cell: 'A single chemical reaction between hydrogen and oxygen generates energy, which can be used to power a car--producing only water, not exhaust fumes.'" (AMERICAN SCIENTIST) This article explains how fuel cells work and discusses the advantages and disadvantages of using them as power sources in different industries.

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Alternative fuels
Automobile industry and trade
Automobiles--Electric
Energy policy
Environmental risk assessment
Fuel cells
Hydrogen as fuel
Hydrogen cars
Renewable energy sources
Wireless communication systems

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