Greetings,
This method of producing hydrogen could well be THE big breakthrough for "green" energy:
New process generates hydrogen from aluminum alloy to run engines, fuel cells
I am a little concerned, though, that they have applied for a patent -- something this important should become "open source information", in my opinion. Anybody who uses it, is obligated to pass anything that they learn about producing hydrogen.
Sincerely, Neil Blanchard
Greetings,
Here's a very kewl prototype, that seems like it could actually be built.
and here:
This hybrid Mini Cooper has about a 200-250 mile all-electric range, about 930 mile total range, and operates at about 80mpg in the hybrid mode.
Oh, and it has about 640 horsepower -- each wheel has it's own 160HP motor(!!!), and does 0-60 in about 4 seconds. It has four wheel drive (natch), with traction control, and has all the normal interior space.
That's all.
I think they are sorta' showing off, and trying to change people's image of what an electric car is. Imagine how efficient it would be with ~40HP electric motors in each wheel hub; instead of the 160HP models they used? It would still be very fast, I'm sure, and the range and mileage would improve from their already impressive levels... They could also use a small diesel motor and gain even more efficiency (does this remind you of a train?).
Sincerely, Neil
