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Originally Posted by Jgeekw
You raise some excellent points, and it will be interesting to see which technology prevails over the coming years. Perhaps both fuel cells and batteries will be popular.
I think along with your big question, is the question of where will we get all of the hydrogen if fuel cell vehicles become popular. Generally it comes from electricity, but in very inefficient means (when compared to the alternative of charging a battery with that energy).
A big inspiration I've had for being pro-BEV (battery electric vehicles) is the guy that runs this EV webpage. His name is Darell and there's been a huge discussion on a (believe it or not) flashlight forum. Here is part *10* of the Alternative Fuel Vehicle thread that's been going on for quite a while now. Darell posts regularly, and really knows his stuff. Of course, he is a bit biased since he owns an EV, and used to lease another one. He has solar panels up on his roof...check out this video on how he recharges his EV. If only we could all recharge our cars for the equivalent of $0.90/gallon in our own homes. |
Well hopefully the battle for each one being the dominant power source for our cars will be a catalyst for a needed solution SOONER, rather than LATER.
Solar is big also, but it is also one of the very inefficient ways to make electricity.
I also read that making Hydrogen can be done in a couple of different ways, one involved Gasoline I believe, which just keeps us dependent on Oil. I'm not versed in how to make Hydrogen so I can't comment on how expensive or difficult it is.
My next car I would really like to make a statement and buy something Like the Toyota Prius, or the new Smart Car, an EV etc..etc..etc..
I'm just glad some of these ideas are finally making it to market instead of just showing up in a magazine somewhere.