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9. I think (but not sure) that the problem with Green (no ff) vs. Blue (uses ff) H2 is the lack of...

Reply to progree (Reply #5)

Fri Aug 30, 2024, 09:59 PM

Aug 30

...plants producing Green H2 versus the fairly common older plants producing Blue H2.

I know that Biden's IRA bill dedicates a lot of start up assistance and a rough plan for creating "Hydrogen Hubs" to produce Green H2, but of course that is taking time to build out so that Green H2 can become readily available.

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How did Recology's hydrogen fuel cell truck pilot go? [View all] Caribbeans Aug 30 OP

Hmmm? The hydrogen-powered trucks don't have an issue with heavy payloads...? brush Aug 30 #1

In the video he mentioned.... Think. Again. Aug 30 #2

H2 is 14 times lighter than air Caribbeans Aug 30 #4

It's the tank needed to hold enough H2 for a decent range that is heavy. progree Aug 30 #6

I believe those H2 storage tanks are made of lightweight composite material... Think. Again. Aug 30 #7

I'm wondering "light weight" compared to what? progree Aug 30 #8

I really don't know, the Fuel Cell unit and electric motors themselves I would guess. Think. Again. Aug 30 #10

Here in Santa Cruz County, electric buses couldn't make the hills well. CoopersDad Aug 30 #11

Thanks for posting this! Think. Again. Aug 30 #3

"Hyzon said the fuel used in the Recology pilot was derived from natural gas. ..." progree Aug 30 #5

I think (but not sure) that the problem with Green (no ff) vs. Blue (uses ff) H2 is the lack of... Think. Again. Aug 30 #9