Making choices about hydrogen : transport issues for developing countries
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2008
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IDRC, Ottawa, ON, CA
Abstract
This book reflects the ongoing debate over hydrogen, fuel cells and their alternatives, and addresses the need for a continuous stream of information on new research, innovation strategies and policies. Fuel cells reverse the long-known process of electrolysis, instead using a fuel supply to combine hydrogen and oxygen, thus generating an electric current. Proton-exchange-membrane (PEM) fuel cells convert hydrogen directly into electricity without combustion or moving parts. The book is divided into four parts, covering discussions on: hydrogen and fuel cells as a disruptive technology; considerations of alternative energy sources; the automotive industry; and the energy transition process.
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Co-published with United Nations University Press
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IDRC Book
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RENEWABLE ENERGY, HYDROGEN, FUEL CELLS, TRANSPORT POLICY, NUCLEAR ENERGY, ALTERNATIVE TECHNOLOGY, PLATINUM, ENERGY POLICY, TRANSPORT SECTOR, AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY, DEVELOPING COUNTRIES, GLOBAL