
electrofuel
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thumb|Electrofuels from renewable energy could replace [[fossil fuels.]]
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thumb|Electrofuels from renewable energy could replace [[fossil fuels.]]
Electrofuels, also known as e-fuels, are a class of synthetic fuels which function as drop-in replacement fuels for internal combustion engines. They are manufactured using captured carbon dioxide or carbon monoxide, together with hydrogen obtained from water splitting. Electrolysis is possible with both traditional fossil fuel energy sources, as well as low-carbon electricity sources such as wind, solar and nuclear power.
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