The Element of Opportunity ~ Hydrogen Fuel News

Today is Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day, a symbolic opportunity every year to celebrate hydrogen and to talk about the role it can play as we transition to a cleaner and more equitable energy future. Here’s a look at hydrogen’s past, present, and future.A History of HydrogenHydrogen has been used for centuries in various industries, most notably in metal refining. In fact, it was during World War II that scientists began to explore using hydrogen as a fuel after realizing that it might be possible to extract it from water. However, it wasn’t until the 1950s and 1960s that serious research and development efforts got underway in both the United States and the Soviet Union to develop hydrogen fuel cells for use in vehicles.The Present Day Use of HydrogenWhile progress was made in developing fuel cells during this time, it wasn’t until the late 1990s and early 2000s that fuel cell…

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