Hydrogen-Powered
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When it comes to next generation energy, Bush was right. Hydrogen makes the most sense, not batteries.
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When it comes to next generation energy, Bush was right. Hydrogen makes the most sense, not batteries.
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As somebody who makes a living approving equipment for use with hydrogen, I couldn't agree more.
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As somebody who makes a living approving equipment for use with hydrogen, I couldn't agree more.
@doctor-phibes said in Hydrogen-Powered:
As somebody who makes a living approving equipment for use with hydrogen, I couldn't agree more.
What's interesting to me is seeing how the rail network in the eastern US is so heavily electrified, allowing trains like the Acela (built by Alstom, by the way) to run at higher speeds, limited only by the track work. Foamers call for electrification of the western routes, but this is a practical impossibility. Hydrogen is the solution.
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@doctor-phibes said in Hydrogen-Powered:
As somebody who makes a living approving equipment for use with hydrogen, I couldn't agree more.
What's interesting to me is seeing how the rail network in the eastern US is so heavily electrified, allowing trains like the Acela (built by Alstom, by the way) to run at higher speeds, limited only by the track work. Foamers call for electrification of the western routes, but this is a practical impossibility. Hydrogen is the solution.
@george-k said in Hydrogen-Powered:
What's interesting to me is seeing how the rail network in the eastern US is so heavily electrified, allowing trains like the Acela (built by Alstom, by the way) to run at higher speeds, limited only by the track work. Foamers call for electrification of the western routes, but this is a practical impossibility. Hydrogen is the solution.
The US seems to have really fallen behind regarding rail technology implementation, which is a shame considering that they had previously led the way. I suspect you're in the minority of Americans who like the idea of rail travel. I must admit, having relied so much on rail travel when I was younger, the thought of it doesn't exactly fill me with joy, although I've used the Acela a few times, and found it a lot easier than air travel for moderate distances.
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@george-k said in Hydrogen-Powered:
What's interesting to me is seeing how the rail network in the eastern US is so heavily electrified, allowing trains like the Acela (built by Alstom, by the way) to run at higher speeds, limited only by the track work. Foamers call for electrification of the western routes, but this is a practical impossibility. Hydrogen is the solution.
The US seems to have really fallen behind regarding rail technology implementation, which is a shame considering that they had previously led the way. I suspect you're in the minority of Americans who like the idea of rail travel. I must admit, having relied so much on rail travel when I was younger, the thought of it doesn't exactly fill me with joy, although I've used the Acela a few times, and found it a lot easier than air travel for moderate distances.
@doctor-phibes said in Hydrogen-Powered:
a lot easier than air travel for moderate distances.
It's obvious that I'm a fan, particularly of long-haul travel.
But your point about moderate distances is the important one. Connecting downtown to downtown on a 300 mile link is easily doable, given the political will.
Even at a leisurely 60 mph, it's a 6 hour ride, allowing for stops on the way.
Can you get from downtown Chicago to, say, Cleveland, Louisville, or Des Moines in 6 hours? I'd be surprised. When we travel, we arrive an hour before departure, and we're aboard about 30 minutes after that.
