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fuelAny source of heat or energy, embracing the entire range of materials that burn in air (combustibles). A fuel is a substance that gives out energy when it burns. A nuclear fuel is any material that produces energy by nuclear fission in a nuclear reactor. Fossil fuels are formed from the fossilized remains of plants and animals. Crude oil (unrefined petroleum) is purified at an oil refinery by fractional distillation into fuels such as gasoline and kerosene. The burning of fossil fuels for energy production contributes to environmental problems such as acid rain and the greenhouse effect. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Fuel cell vehicles can be fueled with pure hydrogen stored on board in high-pressure tanks. These fleets currently meet EPAct requirements through a variety of measures such as the purchase of AFV's (Alternative Fueled Vehicles) which run on different fuels including compressed natural gas (CNG). A proprietary electronic fuel system is used to measure, record, and track fuel dispensed to each vehicle and tank fueled at a customer location allowing verification of the amount of fuel delivered and providing customers with customized fleet fuel data for management analysis and tax reporting. |
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