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isitreal

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6. yes the green source must grow
Wed Dec 4, 2024, 03:02 AM
Dec 2024

yes I agree that the current production of h2 is from fossil fuels. I believe that is because the fossil fuel industry is desperate to find new ways to see their product. They also have lots of money available to develop the production. The thing is companies are just starting to produce true green h2. Looking at the benefit of using H2 it is so much better a method of storing energy. The weight of the current batteries and the recharge time makes H2 a much better fuel. Thinking that batteries are going to be the the fuel source for heavy trucks, long distance trucks and trains is a failure in my mind.
Here is some recent mile stones and comparisons of what the batteries weigh and the weight of H2 fuel used in a long distance truck demonstration. Also to refill the H2 tank is very fast, minutes verses hours.

https://www.yahoo.com/autos/futuristic-truck-breaks-world-record-103000780.html

The 33,000-pound H2Rescue was powered by a 250-kilowatt traction motor that consumed 168 kilograms of the 175 kilograms of hydrogen brought on board.

The weight of a Tesla Model 3 battery depends on the model and version of the car:
Long Range
The Long Range version of the Model 3 has a battery that weighs 1,060 pounds (480 kg). It has 4,416 cells arranged in 96 groups of 46.
Standard Range
The Standard Range version of the Model 3 has 2,976 cells arranged in 96 groups of 31.
Model 3 NCA battery - Short modules? | DIY Electric Car Forums
The battery pack in a Tesla Model 3 is made up of four rectangular modules that are bolted to the ground and encased in hard plastic. The two outer modules are 67.5 in (1715 mm) long and weigh 191 lbs (86.6 kg) each, while the two inner modules are 73 in (1854 mm) long and weigh 207 lbs (98.9 kg) each.
Electric car batteries are heavier than traditional car batteries because they need to store more energy. The average weight of an electric car battery is around 1,000 lbs, but can vary depending on the vehicle.

The battery for the Ford F-150 Lightning weighs 1,800 pounds (820 kg). This is a significant portion of the truck's weight, accounting for most of the extra weight compared to the gas-powered F-150. The Lightning's weight can range from 6,015 to 6,893 pounds (2,728 to 3,127 kg), depending on the model and trim

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