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Re:Hyundai Nexo sets new world record 887.5 km travelled on ... by jacquesm on Tuesday May 18, 2021 @11:42AM (#27196180)
The total amount isn't as much a problem as is the activation energy. Hydrogen will explode when you look at it cross eyed. For gasoline you will have to do some work.
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Re:Hyundai Nexo sets new world record 887.5 km travelled on ... by goodpoint on Wednesday May 19, 2021 @11:32AM (#27210092)
Hydrogen does not explode unless mixed with oxygen or other comburents.
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Re:Hyundai Nexo sets new world record 887.5 km travelled on ... by jacquesm on Thursday May 20, 2021 @07:58AM (#27220010)
Fortunately there isn't any free oxygen in the atmosphere. Oh, wait.
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Re:Hyundai Nexo sets new world record 887.5 km travelled on ... by goodpoint on Tuesday May 25, 2021 @12:23PM (#27278823)
Fortunately the atmosphere is not inside the hydrogen tank.

That's why it can flame out when pierced but not explode.

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