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The Cool Down

The Cool Down

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Scientists develop futuristic tech that uses sunlight to deliver next-gen fuel — but it still faces major challenges

The Cool Down
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Japanese researchers are producing hydrogen fuel on a small scale using mostly sunlight and water.

The Shinshu University team is facing familiar foes as it works to scale the tech: efficiency, cost, and safety.

Hydrogen is being studied by the U.S. government in large part because it's a cleaner fuel than gas and diesel.

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