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NC State University
The Engineering Place: Fuel Cell Experimentation [Pdf]
A set of four experiments for learning how hydrogen fuel cells work and how to use them.
US Energy Information Administration
U.s. Eia Energy Kids: Energy Sources: Hydrogen
Comprehensive overview of the use of hydrogen as a source of energy. Learn what it is, how it is produced, its uses, and much more.
US Department of Energy
U.s. Department of Energy: Fuel Cell Technologies Program: Fuel Cell Animation
A series of animated illustrations show how a polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell works. PEM fuel cells are the most common type used in flex-fuel vehicles.
Other
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts: The Energy Report: Hydrogen [Pdf]
Chapter 22 of a report on the energy industry in Texas. It looks at hydrogen as an energy source, its history, and uses. The economic impact of the hydrogen energy sector in Texas is described, the consumption of hydrogen, methods of...
US Department of Energy
U.s. Department of Energy: Energy Efficiency: Fuel Cell Technologies Program
Information and analysis on hydrogen and fuel cells.
Other
Canadian Centre for Energy Information: What Are Fuel Cells?
The basic concept of fuel cells is explained. Facts about the hydrogen and fuel cell industry in Canada are provided.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Fuel Cell
A detailed Wikipedia encyclopedia article on fuel cells explains what they are, the controversies in the use of hydrogen as a fuel, and practical problems. There is also a lengthy section on the five generally recognized types of fuel...
MadSci Network
Msn: What Regulates the Speed of Hydrogen Fusion?
From the Mad Scientist Network web site. Using a question and answer format, this page describes the various types of fusion processes and the physical requirements needed for their initiation and sustenance. Factors affecting the rates...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Hydrogen Oxygen Reaction Lab
This lab exercise exposes students to a potentially new alternative energy source-hydrogen gas. Student teams are given a hydrogen generator and an oxygen generator. They balance the chemical equation for the combustion of hydrogen gas...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Alternative Energy Resources
Society is beginning to recognize the limited supply of fossil fuels. For this project, students will investigate alternative energy sources. Conservation of resources is discussed and while conservation is an important step, at some...
Other
Mit Technology Review: Tomorrow's Cars
A collection of articles about innovations in automotive technology. Titles include: Prying Open the Prius, Cheaper Fuel Cells, Better than Hybrids, and Free Power for Cars.
US Department of Energy
Fus Ed Web: Physics of a Fundamental Energy Source
An excellent resource on nuclear fusion! Using incredible graphics and excellent discussion, this site (with its several pages) provides an exhaustive online course on the topic. Click on the link for "a Guided Tour" and begin.
Read Works
Read Works: Dream Machines
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about cars of the future. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in classifying and categorizing.