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A device that converts energy of the combustion of fuels like hydrogen and methane, directly into electrical energy is known as:

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Galvanic cells that are designed to convert the energy of combustion of fuels like hydrogen, methane, methanol, etc., directly into electrical energy are called fuel cells. One of the most successful fuel cells uses the reaction of hydrogen with oxygen to form water.

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