For decades, Texas has been the largest producer of transportation fuel in the United States.
The gasoline, diesel and jet fuel produced by our refineries mobilized the enthusiasm of the people of the country and made the country rich.
But according to the current forecast, due to the improvement of fuel economy and the sharp change of electric vehicles, gasoline demand will drop sharply in the next few decades.
These trends may reduce global demand for gasoline, raising concerns in Texas.
But in the age of electrified transportation, Texas's industry can also play a key role. In the U. S.
Electric vehicles are expected to account for 35% of new car sales by 2030.
Because of performance, energy diversity and the environment-and climate-
With the advent of self-driving cars, electric vehicles will continue to surge worldwide.
In addition, more and more cities are proposing a ban on diesel cars.
Recently, Athens, Madrid, Mexico City and Paris have added uncertainty to the bright future --
Diesel vehicles.
At present, there are two ways to power the vehicle --
Use a fuel cell or battery.
The biggest concern today is battery electric vehicles, which is indeed the case given recent improvements.
However, fuel cell electric vehicles are gaining power by combining hydrogen and oxygen in the air through a catalyst, while water is the only emissions and is gaining the favor of manufacturers.
Fuel cells have been used by NASA for decades, so they could be a space-
The technology of The Times has arrived.
Texas is the leader in hydrogen production for new energy systems and next-generation electric vehicles.
Texas, the country's largest producer of hydrogen, has accumulated a wealth of knowledge in the production, storage, transportation and safe handling of hydrogen.
Texas also has abundant natural gas resources.
Main raw materials for hydrogen production-
As well as solar and wind energy, they can produce renewable hydrogen through Electrolytic Water.
With more intermittent renewable energy coming online, the production and storage of hydrogen also helps stabilize the grid.
More broadly, hydrogen can be used to power turbines and create heat and electricity as raw materials for some industrial applications, such as the production of steel and chemicals, including ammonia for chemical fertilizers, and the semiconductor industry.
It is clear that energy transformation is going on and that hydrogen may play a key role in multiple areas at the same time.
The hydrogen society has been talked about for decades, but its potential has received attention recently.
For example, 13 major international companies have recently created a joint resource to promote hydrogen in energy transformation.
The companies invest about $2 billion a year in hydrogen fuel cells.
In other words, the level of investment in this study is comparable to the traditional R & D budget in the United States. S.
Energy Department of all non-nuclear forms of energy.
Of the 13 companies in the Council, three have important businesses in Texas --
Liquefied air, Shell and.
Liquefied air is already a major producer of hydrogen in Texas.
Shell in the United StatesS.
Headquartered in Houston, the company has a major network of oil and gas production and exploration, refining and gas stations in the state.
Toyota has a manufacturing plant in San Antonio and recently moved its US plant to the United States. S.
The headquarters of Plano Corporation.
Texas has a great opportunity to work with these companies to not only become a leader in fuel today, but to continue to make money while the energy sector reduces its environmental footprint and transformation.
Texas did well in this area.
It is not through authorization, but by working with the industry to create an environment that attracts business and creates jobs.