September 17, 2002
Hydrogen Economy

We are moving towards a hydrogen economy, with or without popularizers like Jeremy Rifkin.

San Mateo and Santa Clara counties in California have begun a test of 3 buses powered by hydrogen fuel cells.

There may be fuel cell powered cars and SUVs in our future. But can't car makers improve the gas efficiency of today's cars?

"The Big Three have often used future vehicles as an excuse not to produce current innovations - it's the Wimpy approach, the 'I will gladly pay you Tuesday, but don't make us do anything today to increase fuel efficiency and in 10 to 20 years we will produce a much more efficient car,"' said Daniel Becker, director of the Sierra Club's global warming and energy program.

But there are some hopeful signs.

Big business and Greenpeace urge action on climate change

Posted by Dave at September 17, 2002 09:13 PM