Hydrogen Powered Cars Currently In Development
Hydrogen power has been poised to overtake traditional combustible engines for some time. However, due to development and production costs, these cars have stalled in the American market. As technology has continued to progress the cost manufacturing these clean energy vehicles has drastically declined. This has allowed for literally hundreds of hydrogen powered cars to explode onto the market. California has some of the country’s toughest emission laws, so naturally the state was perfect for the debut of hydrogen powered cars. The first few commercial models sold were in 2008. Since that time, Read the rest of this entry »
Challenges and Obstacles of Hydrogen Powered Cars
The hydrogen fuel cell is considered by many to be the dream propulsion system. Done right, hydrogen powered cars have a good range and the only emission they produce is pure water. So, why are they not all over our highways? Truth is, there are a number of practical obstacles to the widespread adoption of hydrogen power. First of all, hydrogen fuel cell systems are expensive. The pilot concept cars are costing anything up to a million each, Read the rest of this entry »
Significant Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions
What would the world be like with a significant reduction of greenhouse gas emissions? Carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide are all emitted into the air when fossil fuels are burned. Humans burn fossil fuels to produce energy for cars, homes and for industrial uses. These gases, particularly carbon dioxide, trap heat in the atmosphere. As greenhouse gas levels rise, so too will global average temperatures. This prediction is known as global warming. If we reduce greenhouse gas emissions, perhaps we will be able to ensure a more stable environment in the future.The full explanation can be found at http://ijrnews.com/2011/09/22/coal-power-looks-at-fossil-fuels-and-their-rarity/ Read the rest of this entry »
The Road Ahead for Hydrogen Powered Cars
Hydrogen powered cars have been in the works for years; and now prototypes are ready for viewing. Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe, and it’s just natural that hydrogen used as an energy source would be in the future. For the prototype hydrogen powered cars, hydrogen fuel cells seem to be the preference, while some have converted gasoline powered combustion engines to use the hydrogen.
Currently, hydrogen energy is frequently made from natural sources such as methane or other fossil fuels; Read the rest of this entry »