Companies Should Invest in Hydrogen Fuel Cell
Companies Should Invest in Hydrogen Fuel Cell
Companies Should Invest in Hydrogen Fuel Cell
Good afternoon. You and I have both felt the abnormally mighty shamal winds and
sandstorms that have been blowing energetically against the sand dunes of the Arabian desert
over the past few weeks. Places like Iraq and Kuwait were helplessly buried under an
atmospheric blanket of orange sand the last few weekends. Places like India, Bangladesh, and the
Philippines continue to experience a variety of extreme weather events. Places like the polar ice
caps have been losing their ice at dangerous levels; we have lost 95% of the oldest and thickest
ice in these areas, according to the World Wildlife Fund. And now I’m not sure if you have the
time to take a second and reflect on your fossil fuel-dependent business choices, because after
all, making a few billion dollars is more important than preventing our children from being born
into a climate apocalypse, right? All companies in the energy sector and beyond depend heavily
on fossil fuels, which has empowered this global climate crisis. Investors, lawmakers, energy
leaders, and the general public, I am pleased to let you know there is an alternative that is
unjustifiably being ignored. That is, the hydrogen fuel cell! The hydrogen fuel cell is a much
needed technology that companies should actively be investing in because they offer (a) a
pollution-free and efficient alternative, (b) aid in the political stability amidst the energy
transition for oil-dependent nations, and (c) open up diverse employment opportunities for the
average citizen.
A hydrogen fuel cell works by creating a reaction between hydrogen and oxygen atoms,
which results in the production of water, heat, and electricity. This electricity and heat are both
forms of energy that have numerous uses. The fuel cell does not release greenhouse gasses.
Electric vehicles that run on hydrogen fuel cells literally emit water vapor. According to the US
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Department of Energy, a hydrogen cell connected to a motor can be up to 3 times more efficient
than a typical engine running on gasoline. When you think of that on a large scale, we are talking
about a very positive impact on the environment. In almost all cases published by the Department
of Energy, greenhouse gas emissions from the entire system of producing and transporting the
hydrogen is still much lower than with gasoline vehicles in the long term. Now, when people
think of hydrogen fuel, one of the first names that comes to mind is Elon Musk. That’s because
Elon Musk has been a huge opponent of hydrogen fuel, infamously dismissing hydrogen fuel
cells and hydrogen fool sells. Like Brutus, I’m sure Elon Musk is an honorable man. Yet experts
have released several reports suggesting that hydrogen cars will become the biggest competitor
of Tesla’s vehicles, and for Tesla to go from its current battery-powered manufacturing to
hydrogen fuel cell manufacturing is tough. I mean imagine having to wait hours to recharge your
Tesla; it's far, far, far less efficient than using hydrogen fuel cells. That’s probably made Elon
Musk a bit salty there, thus why he’s using his fame to create a baseless narrative. Indeed, a far
more experienced automobile company, Toyota, has released its hydrogen-powered vehicle, the
Toyota Mirai. Contrary to claims that hydrogen fuel cells are dangerous, inefficient, and prone to
explosions, European authorities have granted the Toyota Mirai the highest safety rating and this
vehicle is a leader in energy conservation. Many high-profile figures like Serena Wiliams and
astronaut Buzz Aldrin have personally driven these vehicles, and many continue to voice support
governments. I mean, without oil powering vehicles, economies would lose their foundations.
Political turmoil could erupt over fiscal instability in many parts of the oil-producing world,
right? Not exactly. Hydrogen really helps in bridging the gap between the oil-dependent past and
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the sustainable future. Most of the world’s hydrogen today is produced from natural gas and
fossil fuels, but in the long term, because hydrogen is so efficient, the effect on the environment
is more minimal than with traditional energy uses. This means that fossil fuels won’t fully be out
of demand, but also won’t be doing the same level of damage. More funds directed towards
developing hydrogen fuel cells and researching their sources will eventually create a transition
towards sustainable hydrogen production, but also give enough time for the world to recover
Okay, now if you’re still not convinced of the potential of hydrogen fuel, then you must
be worrying about the mass unemployment that could occur. Here’s the good news. The
hydrogen transition opens up several employment opportunities for those already in the oil and
gas industry. Why? Because the oil and gas industry and the hydrogen field both have common
roots. You still need geologists, process engineers, chemicals specialists–everyone from the oil
and gas industry would contribute to the hydrogen economy. Hydrogen processing from natural
gas is a new research field in and of itself, and there really is no harm to the employment
industry.
Ladies and gentlemen, I urge you to invest in and help develop a hydrogen-empowered
future where we have a sustainable energy alternative, a politically stable economic transition,
and a job industry that supports the people around us. There are only two choices. Make a small
investment, and pioneer a prodigious change. Or – take no action and make our world strange.
Thank you.
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