Fuel Cells/Hydrogen Cars by Robert McGee

Fuel cells/ hydrogen cars

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By: Paxon, Camryn

Positives

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- Less Green house gas emissions: Gasoline and diesel power emit green house gases(mostly carbon)

that contribute to climate change.

- Reduce Oil dependance: FCVS(Federation Credentials Verification Service) could reduce our

independence on foreign oil since hydrogen can be derived from domestic sources.

- Less air pollutants: Highway vehicles emit a significant share of air pollutants that contribute to

smog and harmful particles in the U.S.

-Successful results with crash, fire, and leak tests.

Negatives

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- Vehicle cost (about $50,000)

- Scientists are struggling with extracting hydrogen from water at a non costly manner

- Scientists also struggle with storing hydrogen efficiently

- Fuel might be expensive due to the price of extracting hydrogen from water

- Driving around with a hydrogen tank strapped to your car might make people nervous

- Making hydrogen for a mass distribution is a big issue

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Interesting Facts

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- The idea has been thought of since the 19th century(longer than cars have been around)

- If you live in California you can lease a hydrogen car

-In 1839 Sir William Robert Grove reversed the process of using electricity to produce hydrogen from water to generating electricity and water from hydrogen creating the hydrogen fuel cell,

-Some experts have suggested that it might be possible to build miniature hydrogen plants that will fit in the average person's garage, so it won't even be necessary to drive to the local fueling station to fill up the car's hydrogen tank.

References

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Boston.com,. 'Hyundai’S Hydrogen-Powered Car Briefly Arrives In Boston'. N.p., 2014. Web. 3 Nov. 2014.

Davies, Alex. 'Toyota's New Hydrogen-Powered Car Asks A High Price For Mediocrity | WIRED'.WIRED. N.p., 2014. Web. 3 Nov. 2014.

Wikipedia,. 'Hydrogen Vehicle'. N.p., 2014. Web. 3 Nov. 2014.

Fueleconomy.gov, (2014). Benefits and Challenges. [online] Available at: http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/fcv_benefits.shtml [Accessed 3 Nov. 2014].

Lavrinc, Damon. 'Toyota Will Sell You A Hydrogen-Powered Car Next Year | WIRED'. WIRED. N.p., 2014. Web. 3 Nov. 2014.

Lampton, C. (2014). Hydrogen Car Production - HowStuffWorks. [online] HowStuffWorks. Available at: http://auto.howstuffworks.com/fuel-efficiency/hybrid-technology/hydrogen-cars2.htm [Accessed 3 Nov. 2014].

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