Download or read book The Environmental Benefits and Economics of Hydrogen as a Vehicle Fuel in Canada written by Louise Gill and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Hydrogen written by and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 1993-06 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covers various hydrogen technologies.
Download or read book The Hydrogen Economy written by Michael Ball and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2009-09-24 with total page 671 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book highlights the opportunities and the challenges of introducing hydrogen as alternative transport fuel from an economic, technical and environmental point of view. Through its multi-disciplinary approach the book provides researchers, decision makers and policy makers with a solid and wide-ranging knowledge base concerning the hydrogen economy.
Download or read book The Hydrogen Economy written by Trevor Morgan and published by UNEP/Earthprint. This book was released on 2006 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hydrogen holds out the promise of a truly sustainable global energy future. As a clean energy carrier that can be produced from any primary energy source, hydrogen used in highly efficient fuel cells could prove to be the answer to our growing concerns about energy security, urban pollution and climate change. This prize surely warrants the attention and resources currently being directed at hydrogen even if the prospects for widespread commercialisation of hydrogen in the foreseeable future are uncertain.
Download or read book Hydrogen Fuel written by StoryBuddiesPlay and published by StoryBuddiesPlay. This book was released on 2024-04-30 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dive into the Clean Energy Revolution with Hydrogen Fuel: A Comprehensive Guide As the world grapples with the urgent need to combat climate change, hydrogen fuel emerges as a beacon of hope. This versatile energy carrier holds immense potential to power a cleaner, more sustainable future across various sectors. Discover the Advantages of Hydrogen Fuel: Zero-Emission Operation: Unlike traditional fossil fuels, hydrogen fuel cells produce only water vapor as a byproduct, significantly improving air quality and mitigating greenhouse gas emissions. High Efficiency: Fuel cells convert a higher percentage of chemical energy directly into electricity compared to combustion engines, leading to lower energy consumption and reduced environmental impact. Long Range and Rapid Refueling: Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles (FCVs) offer a driving range comparable to gasoline cars, with refueling times similar to filling a gasoline tank, making them convenient for long-distance travel. Quiet and Smooth Performance: Fuel cells operate silently, providing a more peaceful driving experience and reducing noise pollution in urban areas. Beyond Transportation: Hydrogen's applications extend to stationary power generation, industrial processes, and even maritime and aviation sectors, offering a versatile clean energy solution. Explore the Future of Transportation with Hydrogen Cars: Cleaner Air for Everyone: Widespread adoption of FCVs can significantly reduce tailpipe emissions, leading to cleaner air, improved public health, and a healthier planet. Sustainable Long-Distance Travel: With a range and refueling times comparable to gasoline cars, FCVs offer a viable alternative for long-distance journeys without compromising on convenience. Performance and Enjoyment: Hydrogen cars deliver instant torque and smooth acceleration, providing a responsive and enjoyable driving experience. Unveiling the Technology Behind Hydrogen Fuel Cells: Electrochemical Power: Fuel cells function like tiny power plants, converting the chemical energy stored in hydrogen directly into electricity through an electrochemical reaction. Types of Fuel Cells: Different fuel cell technologies exist, each with its own characteristics and applications, including PEMFCs for vehicles and SOFCs for stationary power generation. Challenges and Opportunities on the Road to a Hydrogen Economy: Overcoming Infrastructure Hurdles: Building a network of hydrogen refueling stations is crucial for widespread adoption, requiring significant investment and infrastructure development. Cost Reduction and Technological Advancements: Continued research and development are essential to improve the affordability and efficiency of fuel cell technology, storage solutions, and clean hydrogen production methods. Collaboration is Key: Governments, industries, research institutions, and individuals all play a vital role in fostering innovation, creating policy frameworks, and driving consumer adoption. Embrace a Sustainable Future Powered by Hydrogen: By working together, we can unlock the immense potential of hydrogen as a clean energy solution. This collaborative effort holds the key to a cleaner world, a diversified energy landscape, and a future powered by the most abundant element in the universe. Join the Hydrogen Revolution: Advocate for Policy Changes: Support policies that incentivize hydrogen adoption and infrastructure development. Choose Hydrogen-Powered Options: When available, opt for hydrogen fuel cell vehicles or appliances to demonstrate consumer demand and encourage further development. Spread Awareness: Educate others about the benefits of hydrogen to build public support for this clean energy solution. With a commitment to innovation and collaboration, hydrogen fuel has the potential to revolutionize the way we power our world, paving the way for a brighter and more sustainable tomorrow.
Download or read book The Hydrogen Economy written by National Academy of Engineering and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2004-09-05 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The announcement of a hydrogen fuel initiative in the President's 2003 State of the Union speech substantially increased interest in the potential for hydrogen to play a major role in the nation's long-term energy future. Prior to that event, DOE asked the National Research Council to examine key technical issues about the hydrogen economy to assist in the development of its hydrogen R&D program. Included in the assessment were the current state of technology; future cost estimates; CO2 emissions; distribution, storage, and end use considerations; and the DOE RD&D program. The report provides an assessment of hydrogen as a fuel in the nation's future energy economy and describes a number of important challenges that must be overcome if it is to make a major energy contribution. Topics covered include the hydrogen end-use technologies, transportation, hydrogen production technologies, and transition issues for hydrogen in vehicles.
Download or read book Making Choices about Hydrogen written by Lynn Krieger Mytelka and published by IDRC. This book was released on 2008 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the mid-1990s, the emergence of a hydrogen economy and the speed with which it will arrive have been vigorously debated. As a disruptive technology, dominant designs for the production, storage and distribution of hydrogen have not yet been established. Neither have performance characteristics been achieved to compete with the existing combustion engine, though the efficiency and durability of hydrogen fuel cells are improving. This publication highlights the uncertainties involved in making choices about hydrogen and fuel cells in planning the development policies on national energy, environment and transport sector.--Publisher's description.
Download or read book H2 driving the future written by Julie Foley and published by Institute for Public Policy Research. This book was released on 2001 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Hydrogen Energy Economy written by Edward M. Dickson and published by Greenwood. This book was released on 1977 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Hydrogen Energy written by Paul Ekins and published by Earthscan. This book was released on 2010 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hydrogen energy has the potential to make a major contribution to the resolution of pressing social and environmental problems such as carbon emissions, energy security and local air pollution. Yet why isn't the global energy system switching to hydrogen?
Download or read book Transitions to Alternative Transportation Technologies written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2008-11-17 with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles (HFCVs) could alleviate the nation's dependence on oil and reduce U.S. emissions of carbon dioxide, the major greenhouse gas. Industry-and government-sponsored research programs have made very impressive technical progress over the past several years, and several companies are currently introducing pre-commercial vehicles and hydrogen fueling stations in limited markets. However, to achieve wide hydrogen vehicle penetration, further technological advances are required for commercial viability, and vehicle manufacturer and hydrogen supplier activities must be coordinated. In particular, costs must be reduced, new automotive manufacturing technologies commercialized, and adequate supplies of hydrogen produced and made available to motorists. These efforts will require considerable resources, especially federal and private sector funding. This book estimates the resources that will be needed to bring HFCVs to the point of competitive self-sustainability in the marketplace. It also estimates the impact on oil consumption and carbon dioxide emissions as HFCVs become a large fraction of the light-duty vehicle fleet.
Download or read book Hydrogen and Fuel Cells written by International Energy Agency and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2004 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hydrogen and fuel cells are vital technologies to ensure a secure and CO2-free energy future. Their development will take decades of extensive public and private effort to achieve technology breakthroughs and commercial maturity. Government research programs are indispensable for catalyzing the development process. This report maps the IEA countries' current efforts to research, develop and deploy the interlocking elements that constitute a "hydrogen economy", including CO2 capture and storage when hydrogen is produced out of fossil fuels. It provides an overview of what is being done, and by whom, covering an extensive complexity of national government R & D programs. The survey highlights the potential for exploiting the benefits of the international cooperation. This book draws primarily upon information contributed by IEA governments. In virtually all the IEA countries, important R & D and policy efforts on hydrogen and fuel cells are in place and expanding. Some are fully-integrated, government-funded programs, some are a key element in an overall strategy spread among multiple public and private efforts. The large amount of information provided in this publication reflects the vast array of technologies and logistics required to build the "hydrogen economy."--Publisher description.
Download or read book Prospects for Hydrogen and Fuel Cells written by International Energy Agency and published by OECD Publishing. This book was released on 2005 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Energy security, economic prosperity and environmental protection are challenges for all countries. They are particularly pressing in the transportation sector which still relies almost exclusively on oil. The use of hydrogen as an energy carrier and fuel cells as motive devices in transportation and energy distribution systems are possible solutions. This book provides an analysis of policy responses and hurdles and business opportunities. Information regarding the latest R&D, policy initiatives and private sector plans are assessed from the perspective of the rapidly changing global energy system in the next half century.
Download or read book Hydrogen written by Canada. Advisory Group on Hydrogen Opportunities and published by The Group. This book was released on 1987 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Report on the technological processes and products made possible by hydrogen, as well as its affect on the quality of life, and how hydrogen-based processes and products can create jobs, environmental benefits, new industrialsectors, stronger established industries, export opportunities and nationaleconomic security. Technologies are classified as embryonic, emerging andestablished with the role government can have in developing them. Recommendations are included.
Download or read book Compendium of Hydrogen Energy written by Ram Gupta and published by Woodhead Publishing. This book was released on 2016-02-03 with total page 438 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Compendium of Hydrogen Energy, Volume 2: Hydrogen Storage, Distribution and Infrastructure focuses on the storage and transmission of hydrogen. As many experts believe the hydrogen economy will, at some point, replace the fossil fuel economy as the primary source of the world’s energy, this book details hydrogen storage in pure form, including chapters on hydrogen liquefaction, slush production, as well as underground and pipeline storage. Other sections in the book explore physical and chemical storage, including environmentally sustainable methods of hydrogen production from water, with final chapters dedicated to hydrogen distribution and infrastructure. Covers a wide array of methods for storing hydrogen, detailing hydrogen transport and the infrastructure required for transition to the hydrogen economy Written by leading academics in the fields of sustainable energy and experts from the world of industry Part of a very comprehensive compendium which looks at the entirety of the hydrogen energy economy
Download or read book The Hydrogen Energy Transition written by Daniel Sperling and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2004-06-14 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Hydrogen Energy Transition addresses the key issues and actions that need to be taken to achieve a changeover to hydrogen power as it relates to vehicles and transportation, and explores whether such a transition is likely, or even possible. Government agencies and leaders in industry recognize the need to utilize hydrogen as an energy source in order to provide cleaner, more efficient, and more reliable energy for the world’s economies. This book analyzes this need and presents the most up-to-date government, industry, and academic information analyzing the use of hydrogen energy as an alternative fuel. With contributions from policy makers and researchers in the government, corporate, academic and public interest sectors, The Hydrogen Energy Transition brings together the viewpoints of professionals involved in all aspects of the hydrogen-concerned community. The text addresses key questions regarding the feasibility of transition to hydrogen fuel as a means of satisfying the world’s rapidly growing energy needs. The initiatives set forth in this text will mold the research, development and education efforts for hydrogen that will assist in the rapidly growing transportation needs for automobiles and other vehicles. * Presentations by the world's leaders in government, industry and academia * Real-world solutions for the world's current fuel crisis. * Endorsed by the University of California Transportation Center and Transportation Research Board
Download or read book Fueling the Future written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science. Subcommittee on Energy and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
