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Magic cars?



Kawasaki Heavy Industries said it has plans to construct a fleet of hydrogen tankers with the first test vessel to be launched in 2017, for taking hydrogen from Australia.

“Victorian coal is regarded as one of the best potential sources of hydrogen,’’ a Kawasaki spokesman said.

“The plan is still in its early stages, with further research, development and analysis in progress.

“KHI is willing to contribute to building the infrastructure required to enable a new hydrogen-based society as a supplier of its own hi-tech-based products.”

The plan would require a new coal gasification plant and export terminal, which would generate construction and production jobs in the region.

B Rubes