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Fuel-cell Vehicles for Americans

Posted by CowboyNeal on from the pimp-my-ride dept.

hey writes "An article titled Fuel-cell vehicles run clean, but is their future clear? in the Japan Times says Honda is leasing fuel-cell cars to individual Americans. The article mentions: 'Honda officials said it is easier for the automaker to start leasing in the U.S. because there are more hydrogen gas installations there than in Japan.'"

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  1. If America goes hydrogen... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Funny

    ...a lot of countries are going to get nervous about potential invasion. If you thought things were bad with us taking your oil, wait till we come calling for your precious precious hydrogen.

    1. Re:If America goes hydrogen... by Rosco+P.+Coltrane · · Score: 2, Funny

      No kidding. This gives the U.S. grounds to attack any part of the universe, considering that Hydrogen is the most common element in the cosmos. Look out Alpha Centari, we've got our eye on you!

      Why go to Alpha Centauri? They could just attack the sea, or the sun if they really want raw H2 without having to crack it first.

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  2. Re:Hydrogen gas? Maybe methane. by WidescreenFreak · · Score: 2, Funny

    I know that we have tons and tons of methane gas mactories, particularly in recliner chairs near most big-screen TVs over the weekend, but I've never seen any that produce hydrogen. Although once those methane facilities start processing, they do get you to move away from them pretty quickly.

    THAT'S the kind of engine we need! A Beer and Bratwurst Post-Production Methane engine! There's a virtually unlimited supply of that particular gaseous substance here in the States!

    ;)

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  3. Re:Hydrogen gas? Maybe methane. by Rosco+P.+Coltrane · · Score: 2, Funny

    THAT'S the kind of engine we need! A Beer and Bratwurst Post-Production Methane engine! There's a virtually unlimited supply of that particular gaseous substance here in the States!

    There's an idea: install a gas-collection nozzle on the driver's seat, at the "strategic" location, so that the driver himself becomes the energy source when he sits down at the wheel. For refueling stations, the infrastructure is already there: just go to a Taco Bell drive-thru, "enjoy" your giant burrito with guacamole, wait 10 minutes and off you go!

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