Yes Bob, on a very personal
Yes Bob, on a very personal level, I'm not really sold on the hydrogen/fuel cell combo. I see more obstacles to overcome a system that is not that very efficient when we take everything into consideration, production, compression, storage, everything.
Battery technology seems to have developed faster and shows more efficiency, at least practical efficiency, which is different form what people expect from a car. The grid can handle the modest onslaught of EV and PHEV drivers, that has been proven over and over. But you're right, the real thing is to add more alternative energy production systems. All of this can come from a mix of government push and the private sector.
I agree with you: "Making hydrogen from natural gas makes no sense. Just burn the natural gas as is. You loose less energy and screw the environment just the same amount." Especially when emissions from internal combustion engines have greatly improved.
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