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Originally Posted by NormHart
It is worth noting that, as you said, there are two components to hydrogen production. Water (getting more expensive and rarer every day) and electricity (now where is that coming from? (other than the wall I mean)).
I suspect that in an analysis of the two power cycles, electricity-to-battery-to-wheels and water-and-electricity-to-hydrogen-to-fuel or fuel cell-to-wheels the battery cycle will prove more efficient. Of course you have to factor in the environmental impact of battery manufacturing and disposal.
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Glad to meet you Normhart.
Water needed to make hydrogen does not need to be pure but I guess the electrolyser would need to remain clean.
Sea water could be used. This is not really a problem. The generation of electricity is though. It is my belief that the UK produces it's power mostly from a nuclear source? Am I wrong?
In Quebec, being blessed with an impressive aquifer, we generate power via hydro. Unfortunately, the brunt of power around the world is generated from fossil fuel.
A major researcher in the field of transportation researcher said a little while ago that "Every EV should be sold with a solar installation". I think he's right.