Doyle Test-Drives Environmentally Friendly Automobiles

May 7, 2003 - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Doyle (PA-14) test-drove several vehicles that emit no air pollution. These vehicles are prototypes of vehicles that may be in widespread production in a few short years. These vehicles use electric motors powered by fuel cells for propulsion.

Fuel cells utilize an electrochemical reaction between hydrogen and oxygen to produce electricity that can power cars, buses, and trucks. This reaction produces no pollution - only water and oxygen. Consequently, fuel cells could have an important role to play in meeting our nation’s future energy needs.

Fuel cells are not only a source of environmentally friendly energy. They also reduce our dependency on foreign oil supplies.

Pittsburgh area researchers have taken a prominent role in the development of this cutting-edge technology. Congressman Doyle is an advocate of more research on alternative energy sources like fuel cells that could help us meet our nation’s future energy needs."

 

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