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Alternative Fuel Vehicle

Describes alternative fuels as vehicle fuels that aren't made from petroleum. There are many kinds of fuels that vehicles can run on that aren't made from petroleum and the United States Department ...

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http://www.energyquest.ca.gov/transportation/index.html

How Fuel Gauges Work

A brief description of how Fuel Gauges measure the level of fuel in your car's tank. This site is part of Marshall Brain's HowStuffWorks.com.

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http://www.howstuffworks.com/fuel-gauge.htm

Fossils into Fuels

Information on fossil fuels - sources, processing and transportation. Includes a glossary of terms and quick questions.

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http://old.schoolscience.co.uk/downloads/institutepetroleum/teachnotes.pdf

Fuel Cell

Detailed technical description and diagram of a hydrogen fuel cell. Part of a larger site which includes many definitions and links.

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http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/thermo/electrol.html#c1

Fossil Fuels - Coal, Oil and Natural Gas

There are three major forms of fossil fuels: coal, oil and natural gas. All three were formed many hundreds millions of years ago before the time of the dinosaurs - hence the name fossil fuels.

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http://www.energyquest.ca.gov/story/chapter08.html

BrainPOP - Fossil Fuels

A short animated movie and quiz providing an entertaining introduction to fossil fuels. This site allows you to watch two movies a day before subscribing.

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http://www.brainpop.com/science/energy/fossilfuels/index.weml