Question somewhat relevant to topic.... (Score 1)

Somewhat on this topic, I have been involved in both debate and discussion with others as to what exactly has caused the failed commercialization of fuel cells? With the recent story on motorolas new cells, as well as the recent announcements made by Transmeta highlighting the need for a low cost, effective and long lasting power source, I pose a few questions: Do any of you have any ideas or suggestions as to what needs to be done to further the acceptance and wide spread use of fuel cells? -and- What do you see as the current reasons that motorola has been looking for other viable fuel cell materials? I have seen suggested that the cost per kilowatt hour of fuel cells is incredibly high.... and as I have read in another post even the new motorola cells will be in danger because of their use of a material which is possibly dangerous (methanol)..... Hope this brings up an interesting and useful thread to those of us with a deep interest in the area of fuel cells.... Alex Cowan