| Description |
136 pages : illustrations (some color), color map ; 24 cm. |
| Series |
Fueling the future |
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Fueling the future.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 127-131) and index. |
| Contents |
Foreword -- Introduction -- ch. 1. Developing hydrogen as an energy carrier -- 1. Pioneers in hydrogen energy / Peter Hoffmann -- 2. A visionary predicts the broad use of hydrogen energy / J.B.S. Haldane -- 3. How hydrogen fuel is currently produced / International Energy Agency -- ch. 2. Is hydrogen technology viable? -- 1. Hydrogen technology is efficient / Amory B. Lovins -- 2. Hydrogen technology is inefficient / Frank Kreith and Ron West -- 3. Hydrogen-powered cars are viable / Tom Nicholls -- 4. Hydrogen-powered cars will not appear soon / Joseph Romm -- ch. 3. How feasible is a future hydrogen economy? -- 1. America should convert to a hydrogen economy / Terry Backer -- 2. American should not forgo other energy alternatives to pursue hydrogen / Bill Eggertson -- 3. the hydrogen economy is nearly here / Wayne A. English -- 4. The hydrogen economy is far off / Robert F. Service -- 5. The U.S. government's plan to adopt a hydrogen economy / U.S. Department of Energy -- Facts about hydrogen -- Glossary -- Chronology -- For further reading -- Index -- Picture credits -- About the editor. |
| Summary |
Explores the advantages and risks of using hydrogen as a source of useful energy. |
| Subject |
Hydrogen as fuel.
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Hydrogen as fuel -- Economic aspects.
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| Added Author |
Haugen, David M., 1969-
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| ISBN |
0737735929 |
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9780737735925 |
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