This is an interesting concept. Everyone wants vehicles that use less fuel and are more efficient. By harnessing this source of waste energy autos could be greener and reduce fuel requirements.
In the article Electricity From The Exhaust Pipe it states
ScienceDaily (2008-06-04) -- Researchers are working on a thermoelectric generator that converts the heat from car exhaust fumes into electricity. The module feeds the energy into the car's electronic systems. This cuts fuel consumption and helps reduce the carbon dioxide emissions from motor vehicles.
Researchers at Cardiff University in the UK also explain that "conversion technology is used in everyday applications such as controlling the central heating system or refrigerator temperature". Read the full article here - Could Waste Heat From Car Exhausts Be Recycled To Help Power Cars?
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