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Originally Posted by adc
All this may be correct, but why not use the clean electric energy production you describe to charge EVs? It’s still a more overall efficient process than producing hydrogen, transporting it, storing it, and then filling a tank in a fuel cell automobile.
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Many folks forget, there are a few ways electricity is produced, most common of which are;
1. Gas turbines
2. Coal-fired powerplants
3. Hydroelectric
4. Wind turbines
5. Solar (domestic and commercial)
6. Thermal
Other than thermal and hydro, all other sources of electricity pollute to done degree, and are a net drain on resources.
Hydrogen production is becoming a lot more mainstream and cheaper - it's also less polluting than many alternatives.
Solar panels, and wind turbines are largely not recyclable as readily as most people would like to think. Neither are spent batteries from millions of EVs.
We need a wholesale change in our mode of transportation than just EVs
disclaimer: This is a personal opinion and is not intended to start WWIII