[Peakoil] Hydrogen buses

[Alex Pollard]

Hi folks,

Word has it there is a push on for hydrogen-powered buses in the ACT. I 
would like to compare the energy economics and practicalities of 
electrified light rail, diesel buses and hydrogen-powered buses. The 
hydrogen may be created at the mooted solar-thermal power plant using 
processes outlined here:

http://www.theage.com.au/news/environment/hydrogen-fuel-plant-to-use-heat-
from-solar-power-station/2008/02/21/1203467284218.html

Buses however have lesser capacity than rail and there is less investment 
certainty for development of the stations. Property development at stations 
yields walkable shopping precincts and revenue which can help pay for the 
system - whereas bus routes can change at short notice.


Alex
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President
ACT Peak Oil Inc.
http://act-peakoil.org