Biomass -- Biomass is organic non-fossil material, collectively. In other words, 'biomass' describes the mass of all biological organisms, dead or alive, excluding biological mass that has been transformed by ... > full article

Alternative fuel cars -- Alternative fuel cars refers to cars run on Alternative fuel such as hydrogen, solar power or steam power; any method of powering an engine that does not involve ... > full article

Hydrogen vehicle -- A hydrogen car is an automobile which uses hydrogen as its primary source of power for locomotion. These cars generally use the hydrogen in one of two methods: combustion or fuel-cell ... > full article

Hydrocarbon -- In chemistry, a hydrocarbon is any chemical compound that consists only of the elements carbon (C) and hydrogen (H). They all contain a carbon backbone, called a carbon skeleton, and have hydrogen ... > full article

Electricity generation -- Electricity generation is the first process in the delivery of electricity to consumers. The other three processes are electric power transmission, electricity distribution and electricity ... > full article

Fossil fuel -- Fossil fuels, also known as mineral fuels, are hydrocarbon-containing natural resources such as coal, oil and natural gas. The utilization of fossil fuels has fueled industrial development and ... > full article

Ethanol fuel -- The use of ethanol as a fuel for internal combustion engines, either alone or in combination with other fuels, has been given much attention mostly because of its possible environmental and long-term ... > full article

Fuel cell -- A fuel cell is an electrochemical device similar to a battery, but differing from the latter in that it is designed for continuous replenishment of the reactants consumed; i.e. it produces ... > full article

Gasoline -- Gasoline is a petroleum-derived liquid mixture consisting primarily of hydrocarbons, used as fuel in internal combustion ... > full article

Methanol -- Methanol, also known as methyl alcohol or wood alcohol, is a chemical compound with chemical formula CH3OH. It is the simplest alcohol, and is a light, volatile, colourless, tasteless, flammable, ... > full article

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Handbook of Petroleum Refining Processes
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Emergency Food Storage & Survival Handbook : Everything You Need to Know to Keep Your Family Safe in a Crisis
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The Solar House: Passive Heating and Cooling
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National Electrical Code 2002 (softcover) (National Fire Protection Association National Electrical Code)
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Triathlon Training in Four Hours a Week
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Krav Maga : An Essential Guide to the Renowned Method--for Fitness and Self-Defense
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The Pregnancy Journal: A Day To Day Guide To A Healthy And Happy Pregnancy
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Beyond Oil : The View from Hubbert's Peak
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