We have had some major breakthroughs in the world of science that seem to garner almost no media coverage compared to say, GM’s Volt, or the X-prize.

Last year researchers at MIT were able to develop a method of electrolysis ‘that works at room temperature, in neutral pH water, and it’s easy to set up.’ Link Energy storage was the real bottleneck for the advancement of solar technology as far as research effort was concerned. In one hour, enough sunlight strikes the Earth to provide the entire planet’s energy needs for one year. Imagine a world with a “solar power to hydrogen storage” system to power all of our energy needs.

Honda already has a hydrogen powered car on the market in the US called the FCX Clarity . They are also pushing hard for the idea of a home energy system where hydrogen is produced in your own home. Home Energy Station. This is the real solution people. Anything else is a waist of time and effort. This is the solution that the established energy giants don’t want us to pursue, for obvious “status quo” changing reasons.

Projects like the X-Prize should focus more on encouraging a specific, or more important, correct method of clean energy (Solar energy to Hydrogen storage solution).

Att,
Marcelo

“From India”

Highest mileage for affordable non-hybrid, affordability making total fuel consumption in country over hybrids. Can seat 4 comfortably and 5 tightly. Mileage should be multiplied with how many passengers it can accomodate.

He has a great list of inspirational entrepreneur-oriented quotes on his website; they’re good fodder for serial entrepreneurs everywhere who need energy to keep plugging along:

http://www.diam...com/quotes.html

The large automakers that are having trouble are having trouble regardless of the cars they produce. Even Toyota, with the Prius, is seeing much lower sales now.

Also, the large automakers were doing what was in their best interest when they focused more on SUV’s – people wanted them and they made good margins, why are blaming them for issues? The economy as a whole is down and so on average, every business is down.

Yes, a different image for the domestic auto companies could have given them an edge and not made things so entirely bad, but they had a lot more problems that put them in the situation they’re in. The reason those other issues are surfacing now is that there is finally some pressure from the downturn, otherwise who knows how long that crap could have gone on.

http://www.toyo...15-1-prius.html

I’m no expert, but I’d define that as a smashing success.

I’m optimistic that hybrids / electrics aren’t going to go away this time, even though gas has gotten less expensive recently. It does seem like some of America finally seems to understand that giant SUVs are the wrong way to go, and have maybe gotten just a little bit more open to smaller and more efficient vehicles.

Glad that Devin already picked up on the GM/Segway thing. I think a little bit of taxpayer moral outrage that any money is being spent on that would be appropriate. I’ll stick to my bike for short trips, thanks.

Cost of Battery: ~$1000/kwh of capacity
Battery Cycles: ~1000
Thus: ~$1/kwh charge cycle, i.e. major bummer

The cost of the electricity is irrelevant even if it is free.

And go to the welfare lines with our car companies looking for a hand-out to survive! Sad. Too Sad.

Sigh … sad, but true