Hydrogen Compared to Gas
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) states that hydrogen will eventually become a major energy source and is set to reduce dependence on gasoline for transportation purposes.
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Gasoline
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Gasoline is the conventional fuel source for vehicles within the United States. According to the EIA, 20 million barrels of petroleum are consumed by 200 million automobiles daily. Gasoline is created from crude oil, which is a nonrenewable fuel that will eventually be depleted.
Hydrogen
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Hydrogen is an element that is abundant in most matter within our universe. This element is considered a good fuel source because it is renewable and it can be converted into electricity in order to power an automobile.
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Independent Fuel Source
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Hydrogen can be produced domestically, reducing foreign dependence on oil. The EIA states that gasoline production does occur domestically and that 60% of crude oil is imported into the United States from foreign sources.
Production
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Hydrogen is a clean fuel if it is manufactured to be environmentally friendly. Electrolysis, steam reforming, and thermonuclear methods are techniques used to produce hydrogen. Gasoline is created in refineries in which gasoline is separated from crude oil.
Current Developments
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Infrastructure for hydrogen has not been developed enough to make it practical for mass consumption. Gasoline will remain the primary fuel source for vehicles. However, according to the Department of Energy, the Office of Fossil Energy is currently developing hydrogen-gas engines.
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