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Water-fuelled car

Hey kiddo, do you know how cars work? They need something called fuel to run, which is usually gasoline or diesel. But what if I told you that there are some people who want to use water as fuel for cars!

Now, water is made up of two things: hydrogen and oxygen. Hydrogen is a very special gas that can be used as a fuel. So, in these water-fuelled cars, they use a special machine called an electrolyzer to split the water into its two parts: hydrogen and oxygen.

The hydrogen is then used as fuel to make the car go! When the hydrogen reacts with oxygen in the car's engine, it creates a powerful force called energy. This energy helps to move the car forward.

But, wait a minute! Water doesn't burn, so how does this work? Well, in the car's engine, the hydrogen is mixed with a special gas called oxygenated fuel or gasoline. This mixture is then burned to create the energy that powers the car.

So, essentially, water isn't the only thing powering the car, but it's the hydrogen that's extracted from the water that's doing the heavy lifting.

Some people think that using water as a fuel for cars is a great idea because it's cheap, clean and doesn't produce harmful pollutants like gasoline or diesel. However, there are some challenges in making it work efficiently and cost-effectively.

That's a lot to take in, isn't it? But remember, the important thing is that we're always looking for ways to make our cars run better and more sustainably, so future generations can enjoy a cleaner planet.
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