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"The book presents - based on the most recent research and development results worldwide - the perspectives of new propulsion concepts such as electric cars with batteries and fuel cells, and furthermore plug in hybrids with conventional and alternative fuels. The propulsion concepts are evaluated based on specific power, torque characteristic, acceleration behaviour, specific fuel consumption and pollutant emissions. The alternative fuels are discussed in terms of availability, production, technical complexity of the storage on board, costs, safety and infrastructure. The book presents summarized data about vehicles with electric and hybrid propulsion. The propulsion of future cars will be marked by diversity - from compact electric city cars and range extender vehicles for suburban and rural areas up to hybrid or plug in SUV's, Pick up's and luxury class automobiles." [Back cover]

629 --- Aandrijving --- Alternatieve energie --- Transportmiddelentechniek --- Automotive engineering. --- Energy systems.

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Thermodynamics --- Chemistry --- zonnecellen --- alternatieve energie --- biochemie --- zonne-energie

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Relation between energy and economics --- energievoorziening --- alternatieve energie

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Relation between energy and economics --- energievoorziening --- alternatieve energie

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Rising gas and utility prices, to say nothing of growing concerns about global warming, are fueling increased interest in alternative energy. Finding comprehensive information on this popular topic can be tough. Written for the layperson, this book is a one-stop source of information about alternative energy forms, in a world that needs it more than ever. Environmentally conscious individuals will find the most up-to-date information in this new annual summary. Important facts about companies and universities conducting research in alternative energy areas, government research subsidies, statistics on global use of alternative energy systems, and production of ethanol and hybrid fuels are included. Cost comparisons and a valuable appendix with sources for further study complete this encompassing energy reference.

This book features an overview of new techniques and advancements in the efficiency of various types of alternative energy sources such as:

Biomass Energy

Fusion Power

Geothermal Energy

Hybrid Systems

Hydroelectric Power

Hydrogen Fuel Cells

Photo-voltaic Cells

Solar Energy

Wind

A current assessment of the state of conventional energy sources and fossil fuels, the depressed state of the nuclear power industry, and world energy costs are included in the introductory section.


Relation between energy and economics --- wind power --- windenergie --- alternatieve energie