There is no doubt that The Optimist Daily is excited about the increasing number of electric vehicles on the roads. In the US, infrastructure for plug-in EVs has been fleshed out in many regions, easing drivers’ range anxiety. With new tax credits in the Inflation Reduction Act, … [Read more...] about Are hydrogen fuel cell cars a better choice than plug-in EVs?
Hydrogen Fuel
New electrolyzer improves green hydrogen production
Green hydrogen continues to gain momentum in funding and research. The hydrogen market is projected to grow to $2.5 trillion by 2050. "Green" hydrogen is hydrogen fuel made using energy from zero-carbon renewable sources through a method called electrolysis. As the world seeks to … [Read more...] about New electrolyzer improves green hydrogen production
You could soon produce green hydrogen yourself to power your home
About 80 percent of global energy consumption still relies on fossil fuels. In recent years, green hydrogen has come up as an attractive renewable alternative to planet-warming fuels. Now, a startup in Germany wants to make emission-free hydrogen accessible to all. The company, … [Read more...] about You could soon produce green hydrogen yourself to power your home
New hydrogen fuel method also cleans up pharmaceutical waste
We recently wrote about how hydrogen power could be used to clean up commercial ammonia production. Now, another group of researchers is also exploring the symbiotic cleaning powers of this green energy source. A team of engineers has come up with a catalyst that could remove … [Read more...] about New hydrogen fuel method also cleans up pharmaceutical waste
Hydrogen-powered commercial aircraft successfully completes maiden flight
Over the last few years, hydrogen has been gaining serious traction for its potential to replace jet fuel and propel the aviation industry towards a zero-emissions future. More recently, aerospace giant Airbus announced its ZeroE initiative to manufacture hydrogen-powered … [Read more...] about Hydrogen-powered commercial aircraft successfully completes maiden flight