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Economically do you think fuel cells would be possible?

How? Why? When?

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Fuel cells convert the chemical energy of fuels directly into electricity. The principle of the fuel cell was developed by William Grove in 1839. Already around 1900 scientists and engineers were predicting that fuel cells would be common for producing electricity and motive power within a few years. Fuel cells are in about the fifth cycle of attempts to turn them into commercial reality. During the period from 1990-2000 fuel cells were constantly in the news. At the time many experts predicted that around 2005 a large percentage of vehicles would be powered by hydrogen fuel cells, many buildings would be partially or totally powered by fuel cells, and a considerable percentage of electronic applications would be powered by micro fuel cells. Yet in the year 2008 we really only have a few trial vehicles on the road, fuel cells powering buildings are not common, and micro fuel cells are struggling to get into the market.
Yes, fuel cells are currently available on the market. Here's a company making, selling and servicing them.

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