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8.13.08
A Cure For Gas Pains?
Massachusetts's
first hydrogen refueling station opens in Billerica.
A company that makes
hydrogen fuel cells has opened Massachusetts's first hyrdrogen refueling
station. According to an article in yesterday's
Boston Globe, Nuvera
Fuel Cells opened the PowerTap on Monday in Billerica, where the company
is based.
As part of the
PowerTap's opening ceremonies, nine cars were filled up on hydrogen
fuel. The cars are currently taking part in a 13-day cross-country road
tour aimed at promoting hydrogen power.
There won't be any
long lines at the PowerTap anytime soon. Most manufacturers say they
don't expect to have models in showrooms for another two to seven years.
But advocates say the time for the hydrogen-powered car is coming. They
say the cars only emit water vapor and are much cheaper to fuel than
gas. Companies are beginning to open stations like the PowerTap now so
that when hydrogen cars do hit the road, they will have a place to fuel
up. |
