On-board hydrogen generator promises internal combustion boost

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A new type of hydrogen car could improve standard fuel efficiency by 10 per cent

An innovative hydrogen-based system that bolts on to conventional engines and promises to improve fuel efficiency by 10 per cent could soon be available for standard cars from next year, according to the...

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