The document discusses fuel cells as a potential future energy source for powering vehicles and other applications. It notes that rising oil prices are increasing interest in alternatives. Fuel cells convert hydrogen to electricity without combustion, producing only water vapor as a byproduct. They have been used in NASA spacecraft and are hoped to power electric cars. Some companies are developing fuel cells, but they are not yet profitable. Issues remain around fuel cell size, range, cold starting, and costs that need to be addressed for widespread adoption.
The document discusses fuel cells as a potential future energy source for powering vehicles and other applications. It notes that rising oil prices are increasing interest in alternatives. Fuel cells convert hydrogen to electricity without combustion, producing only water vapor as a byproduct. They have been used in NASA spacecraft and are hoped to power electric cars. Some companies are developing fuel cells, but they are not yet profitable. Issues remain around fuel cell size, range, cold starting, and costs that need to be addressed for widespread adoption.
The document discusses fuel cells as a potential future energy source for powering vehicles and other applications. It notes that rising oil prices are increasing interest in alternatives. Fuel cells convert hydrogen to electricity without combustion, producing only water vapor as a byproduct. They have been used in NASA spacecraft and are hoped to power electric cars. Some companies are developing fuel cells, but they are not yet profitable. Issues remain around fuel cell size, range, cold starting, and costs that need to be addressed for widespread adoption.
The document discusses fuel cells as a potential future energy source for powering vehicles and other applications. It notes that rising oil prices are increasing interest in alternatives. Fuel cells convert hydrogen to electricity without combustion, producing only water vapor as a byproduct. They have been used in NASA spacecraft and are hoped to power electric cars. Some companies are developing fuel cells, but they are not yet profitable. Issues remain around fuel cell size, range, cold starting, and costs that need to be addressed for widespread adoption.