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Originally Posted by 43Supporter
I'd always assumed the "fuel cells" were something other than just basic batteries -- given the importance of algae to the CWverse, I saw power plants as "bioengineered algae producing hydrogen, which is then burned in a turbine or similar", the chance of fire and explosion coming from the hydrogen being produced. It would also explain why "recharging" is so short -- instead of dumping electrons, one is replenishing the algae's water supply.
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GURPS Autoduel also indicates that CW Power Plants are not just batteries (or even standard fuel cells). They are a special unique to CW energy source that is different from the usual ones specified in GURPS vehicles.
Whether it is algae powered or uses "Red Mercury" is for you to decide ;)