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Bringing the Hydrogen Economy Back to Reality

Posted by michael on from the reality-based-community dept.

An anonymous reader writes "Popular Science has created a list of 9 myths and misconceptions about getting our future hydrogen economy into full swing. If you are hoping your next car purchase will be a hydrogen car, don't hold your breath. Car manufacturers must still make some significant breakthroughs before being ready for primetime, specifically longer lasting fuel cells and better hydrogen storage capabilities."

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  1. Refreshing by Mark+of+THE+CITY · · Score: 3, Insightful

    It's refreshing to see Robert Ballard speak candidly about the shortcomings of a technology he helped to develop. Usually, hype prevails.

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  2. Re:Maybe they would by CrimsonAvenger · · Score: 4, Insightful
    Big Oil (which is also Big Gas) would love a new market that looks green, but isn't (that carbon has to go someplace)

    Big Oil would love a new market. Period. They're not intrinsically opposed to "green", they're indifferent to it. Make "green" profitable, and they'll be on it like white on rice. Make it MORE profitable, and they'll drop gasoline so fast your collective head will be spinning.

    As to the carbon going somewhere. That's certainly true. It'll be CO2 if natural gas is cracked into H2 and other stuff. Doesn't actually have to be, but that's the way to bet (since it is currently the easiest, most profitable, way).

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