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Old 12-03-2012, 02:06 PM   #20 (permalink)
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Hydrogen isn't going to happen.
The drawbacks are even worse than for electric cars.
I agree. Can you say "Hindenburg"?

I'm not saying hydrogen can't be done safely. But i think there is considerable consumer resistance. With the added challenge of launching a new distribution network, hydrogen has a big uphill climb here.

Anyway, I'm very glad to read of Honda's new scheme.

One possible benefit that's been hinted at between the lines: so far as I know, most (all??) electronic dual clutch transmissions also offer paddle shifters for functionality close to what you get from a traditional standard. I see it more as an automatically shifting standard rather than an automatic with clutches.
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