[ausev] "Why a hydrogen economy doesn't make sense"

[tomsmail]

While its true that grid to batteries has a much higher
cycle efficiency, hydrogen has one important redeeming
quality - it can get you from point A to point B when the
distance between them is large.  My daily driver (3600 Lb
4-door sedan) can go 400 miles without refueling.  Batteries
as yet can't do that.  Why does Ulf think that THAT is a
niche market?

In the end, the predominant economy will be based on how
much on-board STORAGE can be achieved, not by total system
efficiency; and batteries may yet prevail.  For the short
term, H2 has some advantages for vehicles that are not small
single or dual occupant commuters.

It's unfortunate that most of the arguments are driven by
politics or by cults of personality against the President. 
I wish the best for both H2 FCEV and BEV transportation
development.  In fact they will each benefit from the other.

Tom


> Physorg Article "Why a hydrogen economy doesn't make
> sense"
>
> The graphic at the top is the best summary I've ever seen
> of the  efficiency difference.
>
> http://www.physorg.com/news85074285.html
>
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