Does Silver's use in hydrogen fuel cells surpass Silver's use in solar?
The projections say YES and by a long shot.
By 2027 or sooner, Silver’s use in Fuel Cells is likely to be 10 times greater than is used in producing Solar panels.
Here's why?
Silver Revolution in Hydrogen Fuel Cells. Toyota and Stanford Demonstrate How Strategic Corporate and Collegiate Partnerships Yield Consumer ROI.
Researchers at Stanford's SLAC National Accelerator Lab and Toyota have transformed hydrogen fuel cells by replacing expensive platinum group metals with more cost-effective Silver.
This breakthrough in silver technology is projected to surpass the demand for Silver in solar applications by 2026.
Widespread Applications for Silver in Hydrogen Technology
Industries such as automotive, home HVAC, commercial HVAC, and energy are adopting Silver in fuel cells due to higher consumer demand than projected solar usage.
In addition to cars, trucks, and vans, incorporating Silver in fuel cells for ships, barges, ferries, yachts, boats, commercial and residential HVAC further amplifies its consumption.
Arbitrage Play of the Century - 97% Move.
In the history of precious metals reporting, we've never experienced this kind of margin, and this is the largest flashing BUY SILVER SIGNAL OF THE CENTURY.
Silver, being 97% cheaper than platinum, made fuel cell production affordable, whereas just months ago, it was a dead dog, but now an energy dream come true.
This innovation aims to significantly reduce manufacturing costs, making fuel cells practical and accessible for broad implementation.
Advantages of Silver in Fuel Cells
Silver's role as a catalyst in fuel cells offers benefits such as cost reduction, effective catalysis, easier chemical mix and yields clean, sustainable, and efficient transportation.
This technology addresses challenges associated with traditional gasoline and battery-powered electric vehicles, making it a promising alternative for heavy-duty applications like cars, trucks, vans, ships, boats, barges, yachts, ferries, homes, and buildings.
Towards Greener Transportation and Energy
Silver-based fuel cells mark a significant stride in adopting hydrogen fuel cell technology, contributing to the decarbonization of transportation and the shift towards environmentally friendly power sources.
Silver Genie is Out of the Bottle. Stanford and Toyota's Silver Breakthrough and European Contagion
- France is making strides in the adoption of hydrogen technology. The country will construct 100 hydrogen stations and deploy 5,000 hydrogen-powered light commercial vehicles, including taxis, by 2023.
- Additionally, France plans to have 200 hydrogen-powered heavy vehicles, such as trucks, buses, and boats, within the same timeframe.
- The expansion of hydrogen cars is more expansive than in France, as more European cities are set to introduce these vehicles.
- This effort is part of the Zero Emission Fleet Vehicles for European Roll-out (ZEFER) project.
- ZEFER is set to launch 180 hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles, including police cars, private-hire vehicles, and taxis, in major European cities like London, Brussels, Paris, and Madrid.
- Madrid aims explicitly to replace at least 1,000 combustion cabs with fuel cell taxis as part of this initiative.
Fleet of Hydrogen fuel cell taxis, now that silver has kicked out platinum as catalyst, the silver surge has started
Silver? In your taxi? You bet!
This shiny metal will become the unsung hero of a transportation revolution, powering silent, zero-emission taxis across Europe. And it's all thanks to its incredible affordability – 97% cheaper than the platinum it's replacing!
Let's hit the gas (or instead, the hydrogen) and explore how silver is making waves in the world of clean mobility:
Toyota's Taxi Takeover: Imagine gliding through Paris streets in a whisper-quiet Toyota Mirai, spewing nothing but clean water vapor.
Thanks to HysetCo, a company co-owned by Toyota and Air Liquide, 10,000 Parisian taxis are about to make that dream a reality. And guess what's lurking under their hoods? Silver-powered fuel cells!
Hamburg's Hydrogen Heroes: Not to be outdone, Hamburg's Best Taxi is already cruising with a fuel cell Toyota Mirais fleet, proving that silver can handle even the busiest urban jungles. These taxis are living proof that clean air and a comfortable ride can go hand-in-hand.
Silver Fuel Cell Modules: Silver's impact goes beyond taxis. Packed with this wonder metal, Toyota's fuel cell modules are ready to power anything from buses to buildings. Imagine entire city blocks humming with clean, silent energy – that's the silver revolution on the horizon!
Europe Leads the Charge: From Aberdeen to Ulsan, European cities are ditching diesel fumes for the pure bliss of hydrogen taxis. And guess what's their secret weapon? You guessed it – silver! This affordable, abundant metal makes hydrogen mobility a reality, not just a dream.
Hailing the Silver-powered future: Your next Taxi ride runs on water (not gas!)
The next time you see a taxi gliding by, remember the silent hero within – silver. It's not just a pretty metal anymore; it's the key to a cleaner, quieter, and more sustainable future. Buckle up; the ride's about to get smoother (and shinier)!
These are the top 40 markets for Taxis.
Let's do some math starting with Taxis (because this is the first pilot roll-out)
Paris has nearly 18,000 licensed taxis, and the suburbs have an additional 25,000 VTC (Véhicule de Tourisme avec Chauffeur) vehicles, totaling around 43,000 taxi-like vehicles.
These top 20 markets (downtown areas do not counter the Greater Statistical Metropolitan Area) equals 66,500,000 people.
The estimate is that in these top urban areas, 1 out of 150 vehicles is a taxi, including suburbs.
This means that .67% of cars in these urban areas are taxis.
This means that for 66,500,000 vehicles, there are about 4.5 million taxis that are targeted for this pilot.
The Silver Demand Numbers are Astonishing, 10 Times Solar Demand is conservative estimate.
Taxis are commonly used because they are highly visible and rack up more miles than a typical consumer car. Just for taxis alone is an increase in silver demand of 1,378% (not counting cars, trucks, vans, ships, barges, yachts, ferries, boats, residential / commercial HVAC )
Comparing the tiny fraction of Taxis (like a pebble on the beach) relative to all the gas and diesel engines is a number north of 275,600% more silver than currently being used in this vertical.
By 2027 or sooner, Silver’s use in Fuel Cells is likely to be 10 times greater than is used in producing Solar panels.
Summary
The Silver Star Academy Research Project is in week 9
We've documented massive uses of silver previously unreported in these categories:
- Military include bombs, nukes, shells, missiles, torpedoes, tanks, fighter jets, night vision goggles, drones, military communication and computers and the silver zinc batteries used. Coating, electroplating, switching, printed circuit boards and more.
- Aerospace includes satellites, spacecraft, rockets, space stations and the silver zinc batteries needed.
- Robots, The Rise of the Machines -Heavy Machinery.
- Fuel Cell Cars, Trucks, Vans.
- Fuel Cell Ships, Barges, Ferries, Yachts, Boats
- Electric trains
- Magnets used in Levitation
- Magnetic Resonating (MRIs) Airport surveillance systems
- AI
- Streaming Platforms
- Quantum Computing
- Nuclear Energy such as ITER where one part used 5 tonnes of silver.
- New Solar Technologies, double sided panels
- Differentiating between PERC, TOPcon and Heterojunction HJT
- High Tech Glass including Polymer Dispersed liquid crystal, LED, 3D engraving, window tinting
- Lasers
and the other measly categories reported by USGS like photography, bandages, ink.
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