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Hydrogen Vehicles
The first hydrogen vehicle was developed on 1807 and was based on the internal combustion engine. In recent years the development of hydrogen vehicles
has increased significantly, largely due to the increased demand for zero emission vehicles
Electric Vehicles
Like the Hydrogen vehicle electric vehicles have a long history, starting as early as the mid 18th century. EV's are in constant development and better and
cheaper batteries come out every year.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Can Hydrogen replace oil as the worlds main energy source?
A. No, hydrogen is not a energy source, it's a energy carrier, for a hydrogen vehicles to be 100% green, the energy needed for the hydrogen production must come from renewable energy sources.
Q. How efficient are Hydrogen Vehicles?
A. The efficiency if hydrogen vehicles is about 24-26% on a Well-to-Wheel basis. This efficiency increases every year with increased Fuel Cell efficiency. As a comparason, gasoline powered vehicles are about 15-16% efficient.
Q. Is Hydrogen Toxic?
A. No, hydrogen is not toxic, it is colorless, odorless and invisible to the naked eye. But like all gaseous compounds it can cause asphyxiation when there is a lack of oxygen.
Q. Why Hydrogen?
A. Hydrogen can be produced from many domestic sources of energy, including fossil fuels, such as natural gas and coal; renewable energy resources, such as solar radiation, wind, and biomass; and nuclear energy. The diversity of hydrogen sources and the energy efficiency benefits of hydrogen fuel cells make the widespread use of hydrogen for transportation and stationary power
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