Get the facts on hydrogen

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1) Hydrogen makes up 90 percent of the known universe.

2) Hydrogen is the most abundant element on earth.

3) Hydrogen is colorless, odorless and nontoxic.

4) Hydrogen doesn't produce acid rain, deplete the ozone layer or produce harmful emissions.

5) Hydrogen has the highest combustion energy per pound of any fuel—so, ounce for ounce, it's the most energy-efficient.

6) Most hydrogen today is made from natural gas. It can also be made from water.

7) A kilogram of hydrogen produces the same amount of energy as a gallon of gasoline.

8) Hydrogen can be made and delivered in large quantities at prices that are competitive with today's gasoline prices.

9) Hydrogen production is cleaner than gasoline production.

10) Hydrogen energy makes good sense from the perspectives of economics, the environment, energy independence and national security.