Sinking Finances Throw Iceland’s ‘Hydrogen-Based Economy’ Into the Freezer

July 6th, 20098:53 am @ Dadi

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Sinking Finances Throw Iceland’s ‘Hydrogen-Based Economy’ Into the Freezer

The financial crisis that brought Iceland to the brink of bankruptcy has postponed this volcanic island’s ambitious dream of ditching fossil fuels and transforming itself into the world’s first hydrogen-based economy.

Proponents of a government-sanctioned scheme to derive hydrogen from water and use it to power all ground transportation as well as Iceland’s large fishing fleet admit that their plans have been set back at least 10 years and may have to be altered to allow for electric cars.

From the NY Times

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