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> Remember that we're focused on mainly on climate impact here No. We're focused on whether or not hydrogen FCEVs are electric vehicles, which they are. > Com
by clouddrover 4y ago
> Remember that we're focused on mainly on climate impact here
No. We're focused on whether or not hydrogen FCEVs are electric vehicles, which they are.
> Compare with BEVs, where the energy used to power the motors can come from clean solar, wind, nuclear, or geothermal generation
It can also come from coal and diesel and natural gas. None of this is relevant to whether or not FCEVs are electric vehicles.
- otterley 4y ago> No. We're focused on whether or not hydrogen FCEVs are electric vehicles, which they are. The root of this thread was about geopolitical issues, mining, and fossil fuels. It got sidetracked into a puerile squabble about what mechanism makes the wheels turn.
- clouddrover 4y agoYou've lost focus. FCEVs are electric vehicles. Admit to that and be happy.
- otterley 4y agoI’ll stipulate that a FCV has an electric powertrain. But so what? An electric powertrain is orthogonal to the source of its fuel and its climate impact. That’s what matters to society. Let’s not ignore the forest for the trees here.
- clouddrover 4y agoThe "so what" is that you were making a false equivalence between diesel engines and hydrogen fuel cells. But you've made some progress so that's good.
- otterley 4y agoI bet you're a lot of fun at parties.
- clouddrover 4y agoYou're right, I am.