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Following these considerations the Hydrogen Economy seems to be also, or firstly,
one Nuclear Economy, and the solving the aspects of nuclear waste.
„ If we can eventually attain a culture of less waste we may yet achieve a sustainable
existence.” [1.].
Crisis and Hydrogen. The economical crisis effects on the Hydrogen technology and
developments
„What is the effect of the current economical crisis on hydrogen and fuel cell
technology? A great part of it is still in the development phase, with profits not at
hand, and public funds play an important role. How strict is the rule of the red pencil?
After a survey over the quite diverse sectors of the field we can conclude with some
satisfaction that while hydrogen and fuel cells are by no means exempt from the
symptoms of the crisis, they are as a whole less affected than conventional business.
The findings of DWV are thus in line with those of other environment or energy
associations which also say that future oriented technology and business fields suffer
less than the conventional ones. „ [2.]
Some results and trends:
Daimler: the first serial B class cars with fuel cell will be ready before the end
of this year, with the mass production from 2015.
“Similar statements can be made for Volkswagen and Ford as well as for
BMW.”
GM has announced the starting in 2012, of the production of the Hydrogen
cars [10.].
„Industry insiders had speculated that the imminent retirement of existing boss
Larry Burns would lead to the fuel-cell program being mothballed, but
according to new R&D chief Alan Taub, GM will continue with its development
of the technology.” [10.].
“Technology leadership is one of the pillars of the company,” said Taub. “That
is going to remain, and it will probably be emphasised as part of the brand of
GM.” [10.].
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