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One thing I can't stand about the hydrogen debate is how people link it to "fuel cells are bad." Solid Oxide fuel cells happen to be quite economical and succe

by physcab 17y ago

One thing I can't stand about the hydrogen debate is how people link it to "fuel cells are bad." Solid Oxide fuel cells happen to be quite economical and successful by using other fuels like propane and gasoline. There are disadvantages with every energy technology, but the trick is using them in the right combination that makes the most sense. No need for unproductive flame wars. And the quotes from "smart people" are ridiculous. Wow, you quoted someone else (and most likely out of context) to make your point stronger. Good for you. Do you want a cookie?

stephenfleming 17y ago
Nope, got plenty of Oreos, right here. Other people may have looked at the unfavorable characteristics and conclude "fuel cells are bad." That would be sloppy and stupid. My message would be that "HYDROGEN fuel cells are bad, especially for automotive use." I like fuel cells in general; my employer has some great work going on with methanol fuel cells. As far as the quotes being out of context... you've got Google, right there in your toolbar. Look 'em up.
- physcab 17y ago
  I have no problem with your content (with the exception that you failed to mention which technologies COULD be commercialized rather easily). I believe you gave all accurate information. I just didn't like your presentation. So some critiques, if I may: 1) Slide 2 - Why? I know you're trying to demonstrate your credibility, but this just seems like bragging. Who cares if you achieved highest honors. 2) Slides 2,6,9,13,14,15,19,22,28,29,37 - waaaaay too verbose. If you came to give a seminar at my school, I would have been drawing stick figures by now. Brevity is key. 3) I still stand by my criticism of your quotes. They add absolutely nothing to your presentation. What are they supposed to accomplish? And I assumed you were giving this talk in front of a group of people...so which toolbar are you referring to...the one on my iphone?

by physcab 17y ago

stephenfleming 17y ago

Nope, got plenty of Oreos, right here. Other people may have looked at the unfavorable characteristics and conclude "fuel cells are bad." That would be sloppy and stupid. My message would be that "HYDROGEN fuel cells are bad, especially for automotive use." I like fuel cells in general; my employer has some great work going on with methanol fuel cells. As far as the quotes being out of context... you've got Google, right there in your toolbar. Look 'em up.

physcab 17y ago
I have no problem with your content (with the exception that you failed to mention which technologies COULD be commercialized rather easily). I believe you gave all accurate information. I just didn't like your presentation. So some critiques, if I may: 1) Slide 2 - Why? I know you're trying to demonstrate your credibility, but this just seems like bragging. Who cares if you achieved highest honors. 2) Slides 2,6,9,13,14,15,19,22,28,29,37 - waaaaay too verbose. If you came to give a seminar at my school, I would have been drawing stick figures by now. Brevity is key. 3) I still stand by my criticism of your quotes. They add absolutely nothing to your presentation. What are they supposed to accomplish? And I assumed you were giving this talk in front of a group of people...so which toolbar are you referring to...the one on my iphone?