The History of the Electric Car
Vehicles, and the fuel it takes to power them, are an essential part of our American infrastructure and economy, moving people and goods across the country.
From funding research into technologies that will save Americans money at the pump to increasing the fuel economy of gasoline-powered vehicles to encouraging the development and deployment of electric and alternative fuel vehicles, the Energy Department is committed to providing consumers with a full range of vehicle choices while decreasing our dependence on foreign oil and reducing impacts on the environment.
Watch this video to learn about the benefits of electric vehicles -- including improved fuel efficiency, reduced emissions and lower maintenance costs.
How Fuel Cell Vehicles Work
Watch this video to learn key stats about fuel cell vehicles.
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Using alternative fuels helps the U.S. cut oil consumption and reduce emissions. Learn how the DOE is driving innovation in alternative fuel vehicles.
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Fuel cells use the energy from hydrogen in a highly efficient way -- with only water and heat as byproducts.
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Learn about the Energy Department's innovative research and development in different energy storage options.
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Learn how the Energy Department is working to sustainably transform the nation's abundant renewable resources into biomass energy.
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