by gilles » Fri Sep 07, 2007 8:02 am
Bob, I believe we reach our goal sooner or later, preferrably in our lifetime to see the fruits lol. This and other hydroxy forums already have made a big step further in bringing globally enthusiasts, believers and those willing to test and experiment together.
Firstly, let me express one thing. I do not believe the governments/politicians/businessmenn as such are so hard to overcome anymore. What is needed is firstly, to open their eyes to even such possibility option as hydrogen economy. I am working as a diplomat and have no scientific backround. The information and videos i came to across the internet on hydrogen production made me really first think "WOW, is that really possible!" I wanted to try out if it is really possible for me, who basically has no knowledge whatsoever in this field, make at least some experimentary test unit that would work... and I did, though not to the advanced level as most of here, but managed to put together tubes cell and make a VIC.
From next year i will be moving to Brussels to be a councellor concerning EU external relations. At the moment i also belong to an evergy forum fo our ministry. As some of you might know, energy policy and security is one of top issues IN EU after Russia had closed gas pipes to Ukraine. For me, it is pretty unpleasant to see the discussions on fossil-power politics and putting billions of dollars of money for securing something that in reality could be obsolete and is in reality a stone-age policy.
Well, I have pushed things in my foreign ministry so far that we are preparing to put together a research paper of possibility of hydrogen economy and transition including data and reasonings from scientists, cost calculations, impacts on economies etc. I tell you, it does seem like a nutcase job to most among the diplomats and scientists here already from whom i have asked first views. My aim is to give a balanced and reliable document (excluding the examples of nutcase scientists like Joe Cell) and rely on proven examples and data so far, includin of course sound theoretical views. For me, it is not an easy assignment, for the data i could rely on local scientists... well, i do not have high hopes on. But it is a beginning and as more people among the administration and diplomatic area become more aware of these alternatives, things could get moving faster. Do not be too pessimistic! I have shown my little "gadget" working to others in administration and they couldnt believe what they saw, i had to make the "bangs" to show them, that its not water bubbles. The thing is, the people just don't know. This is too much to get into the simplified minds of most people, even to those deep "experts"on diplomatc energy forum. I am a stubborn asshole, so if anybody would want to shut me down in my country or administration, its a hard job to do.
Keep up the work and inspiration, I'm sure you have the sweet reward if we continue with at least this pace of experimenting and exchanging knowledge.