Home-Based Hydrogen Refueling Station

Sportsqs writes "One of the main barriers to the widespread adoption of fuel cell vehicles has been the lack of an adequate hydrogen-refueling infrastructure. Beyond a handful of hydrogen stations, such as the one near Los Angeles International Airport, there just isn't anywhere to fill up. Step forward ITM Power, a UK company that has developed a hydrogen refueling station that could be installed at home, providing a ready-made solution for fuel-cell car owners."

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[AKAImBatman]

Apparently the mods are on crack today. Either that or they're dumb enough to believe an AC troll without applying even a small modicum of critical thinking. So here's a complete repost for you!

clearly, imagined fear is far more important than efficiency

You know the ironic part of this thread? I said I was in favor of having home hydrogen fueling stations. Yet clearly I'm a villain because I'm the only one who's NOT ignoring the very real safety issues presented by generating hydrogen in your garage. How evil of me! Being worried that the average Slashdotter doesn't blow himself to kingdom come by accident! :-/

Several folks have mentioned propane tanks as an area where we currently use a highly explosive gas as a fuel. What those posters fail to consider is that the average propane user does not refill his tank at home. Nor does the local gas station. They exchange propane tanks rather than deal with the hazards of recharging an existing pressure tank. In addition, propane tanks are generally kept outdoors for general safety. You'll notice that gas stations use metal-mesh lockers outside to store the tanks. And your gas grill? You probably keep that outside too.

So to reiterate, I love the idea of a personal hydrogen refueling station. My only concern is the safety matters inherit in having such a station in the average homeowner's garage.

I have zero tolerance for mod abuse.