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03-25-2011, 07:23 AM
http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/2/Canadian_Flag.jpg Auto makers favour fuel cells because they eliminate tailpipe emissions and a need for petroleum (http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-drive/green-driving/news-and-notes/two-reasons-to-push-for-hydrogen/article1953460/)
http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/501/Honda_Solar_FCV_Filling_Station.jpgJeremy Cato - THEGLOBEANDMAIL (http://www.theglobeandmail.com) - March 25, 2011
Need proof that the hydrogen issue is still far from being settled? As usual, Jeremy does not disappoint. By the way, I still want a Clarity FCX on my driveway !!! :D --Ed.
Why keep living the hydrogen fuel cell dream?
Auto makers favour fuel cells for two main reasons: no need for petroleum and no emissions from the tailpipe. A fuel cell uses hydrogen to generate electricity through a chemical reaction and emits only water vapour through the tailpipe. Hydrogen is plentiful and can be derived from natural gas, methanol and even water.
Compared to other so-called “green” transportation technologies – gasoline-electric hybrids, plug-in hybrids and battery-powered vehicles – hydrogen fuel cell-powered vehicles could be a promising way for car companies to meet stiffer CO2 regulations later this decade.
So what’s in a fuel-cell powertrain? Four main elements:
1. A tank that stores hydrogen.
2. A fuel-cell stack that converts hydrogen and oxygen into heat and water, creating electricity.
3. Lithium-ion batteries that store the electricity.
4. A power unit that controls the flow of electricity to the electric motors that propel the vehicle.... http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-drive/green-driving/news-and-notes/two-reasons-to-push-for-hydrogen/article1953460/
http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/501/Honda_Solar_FCV_Filling_Station.jpgJeremy Cato - THEGLOBEANDMAIL (http://www.theglobeandmail.com) - March 25, 2011
Need proof that the hydrogen issue is still far from being settled? As usual, Jeremy does not disappoint. By the way, I still want a Clarity FCX on my driveway !!! :D --Ed.
Why keep living the hydrogen fuel cell dream?
Auto makers favour fuel cells for two main reasons: no need for petroleum and no emissions from the tailpipe. A fuel cell uses hydrogen to generate electricity through a chemical reaction and emits only water vapour through the tailpipe. Hydrogen is plentiful and can be derived from natural gas, methanol and even water.
Compared to other so-called “green” transportation technologies – gasoline-electric hybrids, plug-in hybrids and battery-powered vehicles – hydrogen fuel cell-powered vehicles could be a promising way for car companies to meet stiffer CO2 regulations later this decade.
So what’s in a fuel-cell powertrain? Four main elements:
1. A tank that stores hydrogen.
2. A fuel-cell stack that converts hydrogen and oxygen into heat and water, creating electricity.
3. Lithium-ion batteries that store the electricity.
4. A power unit that controls the flow of electricity to the electric motors that propel the vehicle.... http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-drive/green-driving/news-and-notes/two-reasons-to-push-for-hydrogen/article1953460/