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The simplest and lightest fuel is hydrogen gas (H2).
Hydrogen is in a gaseous state at atmospheric pressure and ambient
temperatures. Hydrogen may contain low levels of carbon monoxide and
carbon dioxide, depending on the source. See the fuel properties table (PDF 116 KB) for more information. Download Adobe Reader.
Hydrogen is being explored for use in combustion engines and fuel
cell electric vehicles. On a volumetric basis, the energy density of
hydrogen is very low under ambient conditions. This presents greater
transportation and storage hurdles than for liquid fuels. Storage
systems being developed include compressed hydrogen, liquid hydrogen,
and physical or chemical bonding between hydrogen and a storage
material (for example, metal hydrides).
The ability to create hydrogen from a variety of resources and its
clean-burning properties make it a desirable alternative fuel. Although
there is no significant transportation distribution system currently
for hydrogen transportation use, we can transport and deliver hydrogen
for early market penetration using the established hydrogen
infrastructure; for significant market penetration, the infrastructure
will need further development.
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August 1, 2010
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