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The Last Place You Would Have Ever Looked For Fuel

July 22nd, 2009

n1216552007_8159Topping off your hydrogen-fueled car’s tank may soon have an entirely new meaning.

Ohio University scientists have developed an all-in-one machine to take urine, extract hydrogen from it, safely store precious-yet-dangerous gas and later extract it to generate energy. The researchers think their pee-powered prototype could finally make a case for practical hydrogen power.

From Discovery News: “One cow can provide enough energy to supply hot water for 19 houses,” said Gerardine Botte, a professor at Ohio University developing the technology.

Now that’s what we call a stream of energy.

Article by livescience.com