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CapAll55 t1_ixxylec wrote

All it would require to avoid the pure ammonia smell at the pump is an airtight connection between gas tank and pump nozzle. That’s an off-the-shelf part already, making these tanks would be straightforward. The greater challenge would be designing a car-sized hydrogen engine of comparable power output. I’m no thermo expert, but this seems possible if the transference of ammonia to hydrogen can be quick enough to feed the engine as much H as it needs.

This can genuinely happen if it can be profitable. And that’s the kicker, it’s gotta be as profitable as gas or more.

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Longjumping-Still434 t1_ixxzroi wrote

And hope that oil companies don't "get rid of" the competition.

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CapAll55 t1_iy06x5a wrote

Yeah absolutely, which happened with electric cars in the 90s. If todays EV push is any indication thought, with enough persistence and acceptance even big oil has to get on board or be left behind.

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Alan_Smithee_ t1_ixzp3f1 wrote

It would have to be a sealed system like LPG; ammonia fumes are lethal.

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