First Name | Robert |
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Last Name | Siebert |
Email Address | eesolar@sbcglobal.net |
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Subject | Zero Emission Vehicles |
Comment | In 2003 we listened to CARB and the "Autos" depend-on and, respectively, assure us that fuel cell-powered transportation was just five years away for "thousands" quantities and really serious production would happen by 2015. We argued then, as now, that as transportation necessarily becomes more electrified—in order for California and the nation to comply with international treaties to reduce combat global warming—it is essential that we not be burdened by the fuel cell's inefficient use of electrical power, i.e., from hydrogen manufacture to power at the vehicle's wheels requires very nearly 4 times the electrical power of electric vehicles. At present, this is a fundamental fact of hydrogen production and use. Of course other practical problems, e.g., cost, durability, complexity, lack of infrastructure, also argue against the fuel cell approach. Remember too, that we are not simply arguing about the ultimate best technology. Rather, we are arguing about what can be done almost immedaitely to improve air quality and reduce the production of GHGs.We lost valuable time in 2003, lets not fail to produce a practical answer in march 2008. Thank you. Robert Siebert Orange, CA |
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Date and Time Comment Was Submitted | 2008-03-14 20:04:52 |
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