Comments on: How To Develop The Hydrogen Infrastructure http://bentoncrane.net/2008/12/04/how-to-develop-the-hydrogen-infrastructure/ Drive Liberty Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:22:25 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: Hydrogen Fuel Cell vs Battery Electric (the debate simplified) « Benton Crane http://bentoncrane.net/2008/12/04/how-to-develop-the-hydrogen-infrastructure/comment-page-1/#comment-25747 Hydrogen Fuel Cell vs Battery Electric (the debate simplified) « Benton Crane Thu, 12 Mar 2009 17:05:48 +0000 http://bentoncrane.net/?p=229#comment-25747 [...] Another argument that is far less stupid, but equally insignificant is that of infrastructure. Infrastructure ALWAYS follows successful products (notice how 3G technology is only available in select cities right now—if the technology proves [...] [...] Another argument that is far less stupid, but equally insignificant is that of infrastructure. Infrastructure ALWAYS follows successful products (notice how 3G technology is only available in select cities right now—if the technology proves [...]

]]> By: Bruce Freeman http://bentoncrane.net/2008/12/04/how-to-develop-the-hydrogen-infrastructure/comment-page-1/#comment-22947 Bruce Freeman Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:53:37 +0000 http://bentoncrane.net/?p=229#comment-22947 Hey Benton I liked your article. Supporters of the emerging hydrogen economy need to talk about all kinds of ways of speeding up this transition. I'd like to ask you to please check out my thoughts on how to speed up this transition. I've come up with a very creative and unique plan that can be adopted in every state. I believe that how we go about making this transition is even more important than the transition itself. I believe we need to marry aggressive social action with sound principles of market forces. My plan is how the state of Minnesota can create a state wide buying group that I call the North Star Group to buy 10,000 Ford Focus FCVs and 2,000 refueling stations with no new funding, no tax credits, and no subsidizes. I look forward to hearing your feedback. Please check out my website www.bigbuystrategy.org Hey Benton
I liked your article. Supporters of the emerging hydrogen economy need to talk about all kinds of ways of speeding up this transition. I’d like to ask you to please check out my thoughts on how to speed up this transition. I’ve come up with a very creative and unique plan that can be adopted in every state. I believe that how we go about making this transition is even more important than the transition itself. I believe we need to marry aggressive social action with sound principles of market forces. My plan is how the state of Minnesota can create a state wide buying group that I call the North Star Group to buy 10,000 Ford Focus FCVs and 2,000 refueling stations with no new funding, no tax credits, and no subsidizes. I look forward to hearing your feedback. Please check out my website http://www.bigbuystrategy.org

]]> By: bentoncrane http://bentoncrane.net/2008/12/04/how-to-develop-the-hydrogen-infrastructure/comment-page-1/#comment-22338 bentoncrane Mon, 08 Dec 2008 17:30:27 +0000 http://bentoncrane.net/?p=229#comment-22338 More support of my theory: http://www.autobloggreen.com/2008/12/06/celebrities-starting-to-show-up-mercedes-bluetec-diesels/ More support of my theory:

http://www.autobloggreen.com/2008/12/06/celebrities-starting-to-show-up-mercedes-bluetec-diesels/

]]> By: Analysis of past infrastructure transitions for new technologies and how hydrogen should follow the same model http://bentoncrane.net/2008/12/04/how-to-develop-the-hydrogen-infrastructure/comment-page-1/#comment-22260 Analysis of past infrastructure transitions for new technologies and how hydrogen should follow the same model Sun, 07 Dec 2008 10:10:18 +0000 http://bentoncrane.net/?p=229#comment-22260 [...] I recommend reading the article which can be found at the following link. [...] [...] I recommend reading the article which can be found at the following link. [...]

]]> By: Analysis of past infrastructure transitions for new technologies and how hydrogen should follow the same model « For hydrogen advocates only http://bentoncrane.net/2008/12/04/how-to-develop-the-hydrogen-infrastructure/comment-page-1/#comment-22170 Analysis of past infrastructure transitions for new technologies and how hydrogen should follow the same model « For hydrogen advocates only Fri, 05 Dec 2008 02:49:23 +0000 http://bentoncrane.net/?p=229#comment-22170 [...] The article can be read at the following link. [...] [...] The article can be read at the following link. [...]

]]> By: Morgan Kelly http://bentoncrane.net/2008/12/04/how-to-develop-the-hydrogen-infrastructure/comment-page-1/#comment-22157 Morgan Kelly Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:49:32 +0000 http://bentoncrane.net/?p=229#comment-22157 Investing in hydrogen infrastructure would be a tough bullet to swallow. As you mention Ben, without the need for the hydrogen stations, there will be fewer people willing to jump into the pool. It's like those parties in high school. Everyone wants to be invited, but everyone is also afraid that if they show up and no on else does, they will be emberassed. So, the prospective party goer, asks questions of everyone to see who is going, after they are assured they won't be going alone, they are more secure in going to the party.. Also, if those party goers found out the popular crowd would be there, it would be even more reassuring and interesting. With that said, perhaps some of the "green" people should recruit some "popular" people, moviestars, athletes etc, to front the movement. I don't mean put the financial onnus on the althlete, moviestar, but rather put the "cool" factor on them as the "green" group gets the grants and money to back the infrastructure.. Investing in hydrogen infrastructure would be a tough bullet to swallow. As you mention Ben, without the need for the hydrogen stations, there will be fewer people willing to jump into the pool.

It’s like those parties in high school. Everyone wants to be invited, but everyone is also afraid that if they show up and no on else does, they will be emberassed. So, the prospective party goer, asks questions of everyone to see who is going, after they are assured they won’t be going alone, they are more secure in going to the party.. Also, if those party goers found out the popular crowd would be there, it would be even more reassuring and interesting.

With that said, perhaps some of the “green” people should recruit some “popular” people, moviestars, athletes etc, to front the movement. I don’t mean put the financial onnus on the althlete, moviestar, but rather put the “cool” factor on them as the “green” group gets the grants and money to back the infrastructure..

]]> By: bentoncrane http://bentoncrane.net/2008/12/04/how-to-develop-the-hydrogen-infrastructure/comment-page-1/#comment-22150 bentoncrane Thu, 04 Dec 2008 16:45:13 +0000 http://bentoncrane.net/?p=229#comment-22150 @Amy, If I were wealthy I would certainly be an "early adopter" of some futuristic car. Here are a few that catch my eye: Honda FCX Clarity http://automobiles.honda.com/fcx-clarity/ Tesla Roadster http://www.teslamotors.com/ Fisker Karma http://www.fiskerautomotive.com/ But I'm not wealthy. I will drive my 96' Camry until the wheels fall off then buy something else affordable. @Amy,

If I were wealthy I would certainly be an “early adopter” of some futuristic car. Here are a few that catch my eye:

Honda FCX Clarity http://automobiles.honda.com/fcx-clarity/
Tesla Roadster http://www.teslamotors.com/
Fisker Karma http://www.fiskerautomotive.com/

But I’m not wealthy. I will drive my 96′ Camry until the wheels fall off then buy something else affordable.

]]> By: Amy Nelson http://bentoncrane.net/2008/12/04/how-to-develop-the-hydrogen-infrastructure/comment-page-1/#comment-22149 Amy Nelson Thu, 04 Dec 2008 16:20:59 +0000 http://bentoncrane.net/?p=229#comment-22149 What kind of car are you purchasing next then? Something to push the move away from regular cars or something more financially viable? What kind of car are you purchasing next then? Something to push the move away from regular cars or something more financially viable?

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