NYer
10-19-2006, 07:28 AM
Though advocates promote hydrogen as a panacea for energy needs ranging from consumer electronics to home power, its real impact will likely occur on the nation's highways. After all, transportation represents two-thirds of U.S. oil consumption. "We're working on biofuels, ethanol, biodiesel and other technologies," says David Garmin, assistant secretary of energy, "but it's only hydrogen, ultimately, over the long term, that can delink light-duty transportation from petroleum entirely."
Popular Mechanics asks: "Are we almost there?" (http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/industry/4199381.html?page=1)
Popular Mechanics asks: "Are we almost there?" (http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/industry/4199381.html?page=1)