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Electricity is unique among the alternative fuels in that mechanical
power is derived directly from it, whereas the other alternative fuels
release stored chemical energy through combustion to provide mechanical
power. Motive power is produced from electricity by an electric motor.
Electricity used to power vehicles is commonly provided by batteries,
but fuel cells are also being explored. Batteries are energy storage
devices, but unlike batteries, fuel cells convert chemical energy to
electricity. To learn more about fuel cells, go to the DOE's Hydrogen, Fuel Cells, and Infrastructure Technologies Program site.
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August 1, 2010
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