Energy density of fuel (Thousands of BTUs/gal)
unleaded petrol 123
hydrogen 9
http://www.unh.edu/p2/biodiesel/article_vehicle_compare.html
Tank capacity required for 1,000 mile range in conventional sedan
biodiesel 20 gallons
hydrogen 268 gallons
http://www.unh.edu/p2/biodiesel/article_biodiesel_vs_hydrogen.html
This info would seem to contradict some of the claims of the thread.
The hydrogen solution is getting heaps of money thrown at it, but no amount of money can overcome physical limitations.
It might be great for Iceland with its small commuting distances and ubiquitous geothermal energy, but it runs a very distant place as a solution in oz imo.
Billy
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