April 14th, 2010 
admin The world in its run for progress and mechanization has almost exhausted all non-renewable energy sources that Mother Earth had provided. Global warming, depleted water sources and increased pollution have paused serious threat to the well-being of mankind. We are now looking desperately for renewable energy sources and alternate fuel. In our tryst the latest addition is hydrogen fuel cells. Developed as a part of the space program initially, more and more car manufacturers are now edging towards adopting Hydrogen Fuel Cells to power the cars.
What are Hydrogen Fuel Cells?
The hydrogen fuel cell is same as our battery cells except for the fact that in case of hydrogen fuel cells the power is produced only when hydrogen is fed to the fuel cell. The electricity produced in hydrogen fuel cell is dependent on the rate of Hydrogen flow to the cell and also on size of the hydrogen fuel cell.
What are the advantages of Hydrogen Fuel Cells?
Although along with electricity it produces heat and water, the hydrogen fuel cells produce a lot less heat than the traditional rod cells. Hydrogen fuel cells are a lot more efficient than the gasoline engines by about 20 to 30%.
These cells can be created in different sizes and as a result can be used to power smaller instruments like an MP3 player to factory buildings and towns.
For the automobile industries the biggest challenge today are its dependence on gasoline and the rate of pollution. Hydrogen fuel cells if used as internal combustion engines for cars can reduce the petroleum dependency and environmental pollution.
Not just for cars, hydrogen fuel cells can be used to power remote areas, provide electricity where roads have not yet been built and in general alleviate the living conditions. It can also be used as a portable source of energy.
It is estimated that hydrogen fuel cells may replace the traditional batteries all together in the next 50 to 100 years. If it has been successful in the space programs, it is quite evident that it will leave its mark in day-today life as well. Different government and environment agencies are also supporting the use of hydrogen fuel cells. However with all boons comes its accompanying bane. To produce hydrogen we need energy. Fossil fuels are widely used to produce that energy. Now as we all know fossil fuel too is a non-renewable energy source. So the need of the hour is a lot more research so that we can get hydrogen from a renewable energy source in order to power hydrogen fuel cells in generating electricity.
However there is no denying the fact that today we need such energy alternatives like hydrogen fuel cells that are customizable, can be used everywhere, can power anything from a small walkman to a town and the best of all reduces pollution and generated less heat. As we all know it is time that we do away with global warming!
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Gregg Hall is an author living on the Treasure Coast of Florida. Now that you know more about fuel economy be sure that you get quality goodyear tires by going to http://www.nsearch.com
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sure, your father knows real bigg secrets …. and now you are just blubbering your lips about that secret.
The two of you are unbeatable maybe even , eh?
If only we would know what your father knows … owell, nevermind that . i think your full of shit , come to think of it ^^
Hi there, good to hear you're trying to help reduce carbon and pollution emissions. Despite the nay-sayers, there are solutions. Might cost a bit though!
Clean Technology Center Collaborative do a conversion kit – which actually works – you can see pictures of converted cars here: http://www.shfca.org.uk/article_image_list.fcm?subsite=6942§ion=46
However, you might find that selling the Jeep and buying a hybrid 4X4 is a more economic (and environmentally friendly) option.
As for it being 50 years before hydrogen-fuelled engines, fuel cells and hydrogen fuel is available – don't believe that! Have a look at "H2ICE" in Google – hydrogen internal combustion engine. Also have a look at the 'Hydrogen Highway' projects in the US, Canada and Germany.
So, short story: you're moving in the right direction, but probably trying to go about things in the most difficult possible way. Hybrids are probably the way to go for now – maybe that new Lexus RX400h or one of the new Ford SUVs coming out soon?