Vehicle propulsion
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Vehicle propulsion refers to the act of moving an artificial carrier of people or goods over a distance. The power plant used to drive the vehicles can vary widely. In modern times, most vehicles use some form of internal-combustion engine, with electric motors supplementing them.
[edit] See also
- Electric vehicle
- Neighborhood electric vehicle
- Hybrid vehicle
- Battery electric vehicle
- Hydrogen vehicle
- Fuel cell
- Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle
- Steam car
- Alternative fuel cars
- Alternative propulsion
- Biodiesel
- Gasohol
- Ethanol
- Autogas (LPG or Propane)
- Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition
- Liquid Nitrogen
- Gasoline Direct Injection