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  1. Autos - Liquid Nitrogen Power (University of Washington)
      Provides the design for a car powered by liquid nitrogen, considered a much more environmental friendly source of energy than electric or gasoline power.

  2. How Electricity Gets to Your Home (Howstuffworks.com)
      Describes how "power distribution grids" work. Explains alternate current (AC) and direct current (DC), power stations, transmission substations, and more. 5-01

  3. Autos - A History of Electric Autos (Econogics.com)
      Provides a history of attempts to make electric vehicles in the USA. Listed alphabetically by company name. 5-01

  4. Scooters - Electric Lepton (NYCeWheels.com)
      Describes the electric scooter that gets up to 30 miles per charge, has a top speed of up to 28 miles per hour, and costs about 1,600 dollars. It has a maximum power of 1800 watts and continuous power of 1000 watts. It must be registered as a moped. Awesome Library does not endorse these products, but only provides them as examples. 6-01

  5. Autos - Electric General Motors EV1 (General Motors Electric Vehicle)
      Provides the specifications for the electric car that uses lead-acid or nickle-metal hydride batteries, goes up to 80 mph, and can go up to 130 miles on a charge. The price was listed as starting around 34,000. 6-01

  6. Electric Cars

  7. -Electric Cars (Awesome Library) star
      Summarizes developments on electric and fuel cell power for cars.

  8. -Motors - Electric Hub Motors (Heinzmann)
      Provides motors that fit directly on a wheel for the most electrical power and least slippage between motor and wheel. 6-01

  9. -Motors - Birkestrand Electric Motor with Regenerative Braking (Rabbit Tool) star
      Describes the electric motor system, which costs 500 dollars and weighs around 15 pounds, including batteries, motor-generator, recharger, and controller. It provides speeds up to 20 mph and has a range of about 20 miles. The motor provides 500 watts (24 volts) of power and the batteries are NiMH. Includes a solar power option. 7-01

  10. Fuel Cell Power

  11. Electric Bike - Convert a Bike (Gerosa)
      Provides plans or a kit to convert a bicycle to electric power instead of pedal power. Awesome Library does not endorse this product, but provides it as an example. 1-02

  12. -Motors - Electric Hub Motor (Estelle)
      Provides the FreeBike, an electric assist system starting at around 520 U.S. dollars. Provides 250 watts of power. Awesome Library does not endorse this product, but provides it as an example. 1-02

  13. Coal Power Plants and Pollution (Sierra Club)
      "In the US today, coal is the number one source of electricity produced (54%), followed by nuclear sources (21%), hydropower (16%), natural gas (9%), oil (2%), and other non-renewables (3%)." "Out of the entire electric industry, coal-fired power plants contribute 96% of sulfur dioxide emissions, 93% of nitrogen oxide emissions, 88% of carbon dioxide emissions, and 99% of mercury emissions." 11-02

  14. Electric Bicycles - 01. Merida PowerCycle 550 (Largoscooters.com)
      Costs around $650 and with the optional sprocket, has a top speed of around 19 mph. It is an automatic electric assist motor, adding power automatically when starting and going up hills. "Standard features include: 1/2 HP peak output motor, gel spring saddle with suspension seat post, easy step through aluminum frame, fenders, rack and lighting system." A best buy. Awesome Library does not endorse these products, but only provides them as examples.8-04

  15. Electric Bicycles - 10. Elo Touring (ExtraEnergy.org)
      Rated very good by ExtraEnergy.org. Costs around $1,600. Has an average speed of around 10 mph and a range of about 30 miles per charge. The pedalic is an automatic electric assist motor, adding power automatically when starting and going up hills. Awesome Library does not endorse these products, but only provides them as examples. 10-03

  16. Electric Bicycles - 12. Rolltech (ExtraEnergy.org)
      Rated very good by ExtraEnergy.org. Costs around $2,200. Has an average speed of around 15 mph and a range of about 20 miles per charge. The pedalic is an automatic electric assist motor, adding power automatically when starting and going up hills. Recommends use of the optional lithium ion battery pack, which is 27 pounds lighter than the lead acid battery pack. Awesome Library does not endorse these products, but only provides them as examples. 10-03

  17. Electric Bicycles - 11b.Yamaha Super Easy (ExtraEnergy.org)
      Rated very good by ExtraEnergy.org. Costs around $1,900. "The Yamaha Easy Super was the favorite of the test team, although they had to get used to the Shimano Auto D gear shift." Has an average speed of around 15 mph and a range of about 23 miles per charge. The pedalic is an automatic electric assist motor, adding power automatically when starting and going up hills. Uses NiMH batteries and weighs around 66 lbs. with battery. Awesome Library does not endorse these products, but only provides them as examples. 10-03

  18. 10-20-03 Electricity from Water (BBC News)
      "A new way to generate electricity from water which could be used to power small electronic devices in the future has been developed by Canadian scientists." 10-03

  19. Electric Recumbent Trike - EZ-3 (NYCeWheels.com) star
      This is a semi-recumbent and is a A BEST BUY for personal transportation. Describes an electric trike that costs about $1,300. It has a maximum power of 1800 watts and continuous power of 1000 watts. It must be registered as a moped or motorcycle, depending on maximum speed. Safety equipment may need to meet federal standards for a motorized vehicle. Awesome Library does not endorse these products, but only provides them as examples. 6-05

  20. Fuel Cell Cars Available This Year (PowerFrontiers.com)
      "Hydrogen-powered vehicles, and the fuelling stations to support them will be operated in the Detroit area in Michigan, in Central Florida and in California. The automotive company and the energy provider will provide details of the plan, and show the prototype vehicle and fuelling station."

      "Available for a test drive will be the latest hybrid electric vehicle technology with an advanced fuel cell to create an all-new, highly efficient, zero-emissions Ford Focus sedan." 2-04

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