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Hydrogen Buses In Iceland

Posted by samzenpus on from the clean-air dept.

dapyx writes "As part of the shift away from the fossil fuels, Iceland began its switch to hydrogen-powered buses, which are now used on the streets of the capital, Reykjavik. About 70 percent of Iceland's energy is already met by green power. Iceland plans to become the first oil-free country by 2050."

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  1. Hydrogen from where? by GrouchoMarx · · Score: 3, Insightful

    Honest question here. Isn't one of the best sources of hydrogen for such things hydrocarbons? Which are plentiful in, you guessed it, oil? Breaking water is not very efficient and requires electricity in the first place. So how does a "hydrogen economy" free us from dependence on oil? Where does the hydrogen come from that it's so clean?

    Not intended as a troll, honest question.

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  2. Oil free? by agm · · Score: 3, Insightful

    I predict we will all be oil free by 2050 - because there won't be any left! Well, not the kind that gets sucked out of the ground at least.

  3. Energy independence is a national security issue by Camel+Pilot · · Score: 4, Insightful

    Replacing foriegn oil imports is vital to continued economic growth and ensuring security for any nation or society. A country would be foolish to place their bets on a resource that is dwindling and susceptible to manipulation by foreign interests. The good news is that it is mearly a technical problem but the lead time requires planning and foresight - which in some unnamed countries is sadly lacking.

    Anyone interested this topic should checkout the Rocky Mountain Institute and read up on the ideas of Amory Lovins.