If Biden really wanted to stick it to the Chinese auto industry, he'd fund a national build out of hydrogen refueling infrastructure and substantial subsidies for fuel cell production.

[–] cbarrick@lemmy.world 0 points 6 months ago (5 children)

Is fuel cell tech actually easier, cheaper, or better than batteries in any way?

[–] ThunderclapSasquatch@startrek.website 0 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Yes but hydrogen has storage problems in that it messes with storage containers making long term storage potentially hazardous. How much of that last part is bullshit I am not qualified to answer but it sounds fucky to me.

[–] CrimeDad@lemmy.crimedad.work 1 points 6 months ago

That is not true. I'm working on a hydrogen refueling project right now with a steel, ASME code storage vessel. I asked the manufacturer specifically and they confirmed that hydrogen embrittlement is not a concern and does not affect the lifetime of the vessel.

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