Alternative energy

Ships Turning Seawater Into Fuel

Turning Seawater Into Fuel

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(This article has been simplified for young children) How Ships Can Produce Unlimited Fuel of Their Own. Scientists have discovered a process to turn seawater into hydrocarbon fuel. (Related article: ‘Salt Water Fueled Sports Car’: https://thebalancedchild.com/sports-car-runs-salt-water/#more-5973). Since 2014 they have made the process energy-efficient and affordable enough to use on a large scale out at sea. The basic idea of seawater fuel is simple. Ships collect seawater to convert to …

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Salt Water Sports Car

The Electric Sports Car That Runs On Salt Water

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(This article has been simplified for young children) When a recent startup called NanoFlowcell introduced the Quantino at the Geneva auto show, the company’s concept sports car caught the interest of the tech world. It is based on an ‘alternative energy’ system that runs on salt water. The car has been approved for use on European roads, and gets its power from a simple sounding alternative energy system. It has …

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