BBC: Could airports make hydrogen work as a fuel? "The modules are extremely well insulated and can keep the hydrogen in its liquid form for four days. Two modules would hold 360kg of hydrogen & would be able to fly an aircraft 500 miles, plus an extra 45 minutes of flight time in reserve"

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[–]iamonlyoneman 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (3 children)

No, they could not. The infrastructure challenges are overwhelming, preventing it completely.

[–]Chop_Chop[S] 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (2 children)

No, they could not. The infrastructure challenges are overwhelming, preventing it completely.

Not for China but Americans can't because all their money goes to World Hegemony and war. Also Americans think "long term planning" is next quarter while China has 5 year plans.

Guangzhou Sets Out Plan for USD1.4 Billion Fuel Cell Vehicle Industry by 2025. The city aims to establish itself as a leading domestic development and manufacturing hub for FCVs, covering the whole industry chain from core parts to vehicle assembly
https://www.yicaiglobal.com/news/guangzhou-sets-out-plan-for-usd14-billion-fuel-cell-vehicle-industry-by-2025

In 2016, California had around 30 hydrogen stations and China had NONE. It's 2023 and California managed to build around 30 more stations - while China now has around 400 and has now become the leader in hydrogen. While people like you say "NO" China says "Let's Build IT".

[–]iamonlyoneman 1 insightful - 2 fun1 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 2 fun -  (1 child)

command economy where everything falls apart due to poor quality and bribes being more important than doing it right directly comparable to the world's policeman where people demand living wages and healthcare insurance &c.

[–]Chop_Chop[S] 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

command economy where everything falls apart due to poor quality and bribes being more important than doing it right directly comparable to the world's policeman where people demand living wages and healthcare insurance &c.

LOL do you work for the USG?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPt-zXn05ac