E-fuel
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: E-fuel is a noun meaning A combustion fuel that is theoretically environmentally friendly and is carbon neutral. A range of combustibles that is produced by combining hydrogen from water with atmospheric carbon dioxide using renewable energy sources to make the fuels.
Meaning
A combustion fuel that is theoretically environmentally friendly and is carbon neutral. A range of combustibles that is produced by combining hydrogen from water with atmospheric carbon dioxide using renewable energy sources to make the fuels.
Example Sentences
E-fuels can subsequently end up in any of the sectors shown, but mainly get used as transport fuels for aviation and shipping, depending on the scenario.
Fuels produced from hydrogen can be used as straight replacements for oil and gas and can be low-carbon, if renewable electricity is used to produce these “e-fuels”. However, the research found that using the electricity directly to power cars and warm houses was far more efficient.
Word Forms
- e-fuels
- efuel
Synonyms for e-fuel
Depending on context, synonyms include electrofuel.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include electrofuel, fuel, reformer.
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