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...[power (physics)|power]] for locomotion. These vehicles generally use the hydrogen in one of two methods: [[combustion]] or [[fuel-cell]] conversion: * In combustion, the hydrogen is "burned" in engines in fundamentally the same method as traditional gaso

...r derived from [[fossil fuels]]; however, there are several types, such as hydrogen fuel (for [[automotive]] uses), which are also categorized as a liquid fuel ...n [[molecules]] forming [[aliphatic compound]]s, or chains of carbons with hydrogen atoms attached. However, many [[aromatic compound]]s (carbon chains formin

...els]] or [[propellers]] driven by rotary motors, or in the case of tracked vehicles, by [[linear motor]]s. The reasons that electric motors are a good choice to drive vehicles are that they can be finely controlled, they deliver power efficiently and

...In the past this was different, some cars had 'positive ground', but such vehicles were found to suffer worse body corrosion and, sometimes, blocked radiators ...mple), then there is a possibility of an internal [[explosion]] if the oxy-hydrogen mixture is ignited. Just a slight jolt can cause a spark to jump between th

...tric efficiency is still roughly five times lower than petrol. This is why hydrogen must be compressed if there is to be a useful amount of stored energy. ...troleum Gas]], [[Vapourized Petroleum Gas]], [[Compressed Natural Gas]], [[hydrogen]], [[diesel fuel]], [[JP18]] (jet fuel), [[landfill gas]], [[biodiesel]], [

...by wheels or propellors driven by rotary motors, or in the case of tracked vehicles, by [[linear motor]]s. The [[Electricity|electrical]] [[energy]] used to p The reasons electric motors are used to drive vehicles are their fine control, high efficiency and simple mechanical construction.

...[[peanut oil]], [[ethanol]], [[methanol]] (methyl or wood alcohol), and [[hydrogen peroxide]]. Engines that use gases for fuel are called gas engines and thos ...tric efficiency is still roughly five times lower than petrol. This is why hydrogen must be compressed if there is to be a useful amount of stored energy.

...le room for spare tires and jacks. They have grown in popularity for other vehicles, such as high-end luxury cars, because of their safety and convenience, ...The reason for this is that run flat tires became standard fitment on BMW vehicles when the 5 Series (E60 Series) was already in production and part way throu

...h an electric spark exploded a mixture of [[Earth's atmosphere|air]] and [[hydrogen]], firing a cork from the end of the gun. ...aac de Rivaz]] built an internal combustion engine powered by a mixture of hydrogen and oxygen.

...and [[thiophene]]s. Some contaminants, in particular [[mercaptans]] and [[hydrogen sulfide]] must be removed because they cause corrosion in engines. ...y [[evaporation|evaporates]]), requiring that storage tanks on land and in vehicles be properly sealed. But the high volatility also means that it will easily

...]]), [[gasoline]], [[ethanol]], [[methanol]], [[methane]] (natural gas), [[hydrogen]] or [[Petroleum diesel|diesel]]. The vast majority of fuel injection syste ...technology. These early systems were generally used on exotic performance vehicles, such as the early [[V8]] powered [[Chevy Corvette|Corvettes]], or for raci

=== Internal combustion engine powered vehicles === ...|Samuel Brown]], and the American inventor, [[Samuel Morey]], who produced vehicles powered by clumsy internal combustion engines about 1826.

Vehicles that can be considered [[automobiles]] may have been demonstrated as early ''Also see'' [[History of steam road vehicles]]

...en car]]s. This advantage may lead to possibilities for a factory produced Hydrogen powered Wankel engine in the near future. This feature also led to a great ...e design was proposed as the power source for several [[US Marine]] combat vehicles in the late 1980s.

...oils have also seen occasional use. A number of other hybrid vehicles use hydrogen fuel. ...also brother of author [[Herman Wouk]] ). Wouk's work with electric hybrid vehicles in the 1960s and 1970s earned the title as the "Godfather of the Hybrid".

...while a 4x4 version of the Nuova Panda was not planned and most of the 4x4 vehicles on the market were expensive [[SUV]]s. | Related || [[Fiat Panda Hydrogen]]<br>[[Fiat Nuova 500]]

[[Petroleum electric hybrid vehicle|Petroleum electric hybrid vehicles]] make use of both an on-board [[rechargeable energy storage system]] (RESS ...lower floors, which is useful for buses. Some 8x8 all-wheel drive military vehicles use individual wheel motors.

...se. The [[James Bond]] books and movies have featured exotic equipment and vehicles, which often prove to be critically useful. ...gadgets used by others. For his gadget vehicles, see [[List of James Bond vehicles]].

...section) will be limited to automobiles built after World War II. Many odd vehicles emerged in the early days of the automobile industry. There is [[#Pre-War|a ...umers for their personal use on public roads - no commercial or industrial vehicles are eligible