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Originally Posted by Moontanman
Yes, methane is a socalled "fossil fuel" and it does result in cO2 then burned but it is easier to get than oil, cleaner than oil and could be a stepping stone to hydrogen.
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I agree with all.
In particular - I also think natural gas vehicles could be a stepping stone toward hydrogen. HCNG (Hydrogen / Natural Gas) fuel blends are apparently being supported by the Department of Energy. It is described
here. Like you, I wish they would put a few more eggs into that basket. It looks like they are supporting private industry and funding a single HCNG filling station in Phoenix.
At the very least that will tell them if the infrastructure for a hydrogen / methane blend works. When it does then we will be one very real step closer to energy independence and significantly less pollution and carbon emission.
-modest
