Researchers work to turn car's exhaust into power
Monday, August 11, 2008 - 04:35
in Physics & Chemistry
(AP) -- The stinky, steaming air that escapes from a car's tailpipe could help us use less gas. Researchers are competing to meet a challenge from the U.S. Department of Energy: Improve fuel economy 10 percent by converting wasted exhaust heat into energy that can help power the vehicle.