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one The only byproduct of
hydrogen fuel cells is
water.
The cost of hydrogen fuel is estimated to be
$5.55 per kilogram. The average cost of gas
is about $2.58 per gallon. This makes fuel
cell cars slightly more expensive. The
average fuel economy is 61 mi/kg for fuel
cell cars as compared to 30mpg.
“Semipermeabie Membrane
‘+ Separates the electrons from hydrogen atoms.
‘+ Electrons produce electricity
Electrons reunite with the hydrogen atoms
Hydrogen join with oxygen to form water
Llogram of hydrogen is
‘about the equivalent of 1
gallon of gas.
Hydrogen fuel cells are
about 55% efficient.
Cae and
3 models of hydrogen fuel cell cars were
manufactured this year:
Toyota Mirai, Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell, and
Honda Clarity; averaging at $18,225 per lease.
However there are very few
fueling stations, and they are only
in California.”
Most gasoline
engines are only
20% efficient.
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