Hydrogen and Fuel Cell History Having just passed the second National Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Day, we will probe the history and heritage of both in a series of articles. Exciting times. People around the world read all the newest information on Kevin Kantola’s extraordinary website. The second, electrifying transportation rEVolution since the Model • Read More »
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Autonomous Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles Update
August 27, 2016 | By Hydro Kevin Kantola | Comments Off on Autonomous Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles Update | Filed in: Hydrogen Cars.On May 5, 2015 I posted a blog named “Dude, Where’s My Hydrogen Fuel Cell Driverless Car?” A few months earlier Mercedes teased the public with its concept autonomous f 015 fuel cell vehicle (see photo at top) and this was the first indication that carmakers may want to combine high tech hydrogen fuel cell • Read More »
Where Are All of the Hydrogen Trucks?
April 27, 2016 | By Hydro Kevin Kantola | 1 Comment | Filed in: Hydrogen Trucks.In the past I’ve written quite a bit about all different sizes and shapes of prototype hydrogen fuel cell and ICE (internal combustion engine) trucks. Since I haven’t talked about this recently I’m thinking now would be a good time to revisit this subject. Before their bankruptcy a couple of years back, Vision Industries produced • Read More »
Japan Hydrogen Highway
August 7, 2015 | By Hydro Kevin Kantola | No Comments | Filed in: .Japan’s Hydrogen Highway Japan’s hydrogen highway system was brought into place because of the 4-year Japan Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Project (JHFC). Twelve hydrogen fueling stations have been built in 11 cities in Japan. Japan’s Hydrogen Highway Two hydrogen fueling stations that were built for Expo 2005 in Seto-North and Seto-South have been moved to • Read More »
Hydrogen Fuel Tanks
August 7, 2015 | By Hydro Kevin Kantola | No Comments | Filed in: .Hydrogen Fuel Tanks Since hydrogen-powered cars are still an emerging industry, so too are hydrogen fuel tanks for cars, trucks and other vehicles. Hydrogen fuel tanks come in two main variety including those that contain compressed hydrogen gas and those that contain cryogenic hydrogen (super-cooled liquid hydrogen). Hydrogen Fuel Tanks There is a third type • Read More »
GM H2H Hummer
August 7, 2015 | By Hydro Kevin Kantola | No Comments | Filed in: .GM H2H Hummer General Motors is making strides in the alternative fuel vehicle market, but none of these vehicles has gotten more press or excitement than the H2H Hummer SUT (Sport Utility Truck). This bold experimental vehicle runs on hydrogen and its waste emission is water vapor. Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger fuels up the General Motors • Read More »
Ford Focus FCV
August 7, 2015 | By Hydro Kevin Kantola | No Comments | Filed in: .Ford Focus FCV The Ford Focus FCV (Fuel Cell Vehicle) is Ford’s most recent hydrogen car. This is where Ford believes the future lies for this beleaguered car company. On September 5, 2006 Bill Ford stepped down as the CEO of Ford Motor Company. Before stepping down, however, the great grandson of Henry Ford devoted • Read More »
California Hydrogen Highway
August 7, 2015 | By Hydro Kevin Kantola | No Comments | Filed in: .California Hydrogen Highway The hydrogen highway is not as far off as some think. One example is the one being built in California. Hydrogen highways mean having a cleaner environment with less greenhouse gases and less dependence upon foreign oil. The only bi-product of burning hydrogen in automobiles is water in the form of steam. • Read More »
2004
August 7, 2015 | By Hydro Kevin Kantola | No Comments | Filed in: .Hydrogen Fuel Cars 2004 Hydrogen cars in 2004 also saw a great spurt in development with 15 new vehicles being introduced this year. From the Chinese Chunhui to several Japanese, German and U. S. model, the hydrogen cars showed off exciting innovation this year. 2004 The Chunhui No. 3 is a small four seat hydrogen • Read More »
Myth Hydrogen Fueling Stations are More Dangerous than Gasoline Stations
June 4, 2015 | By Hydro Kevin Kantola | Comments Off on Myth Hydrogen Fueling Stations are More Dangerous than Gasoline Stations | Filed in: Hydrogen Fueling Stations, Myths.Naysayers, critics and fear-mongers have stated over the years that hydrogen gas is so much more dangerous than any other kind of fuel. This group has equated hydrogen cars to Hindenburgs on wheels. They have said that hydrogen fueling stations are to be feared, not used. According to this group, the whole H2 structures can • Read More »