Dutch researchers disover new hydrogen-absorbing light metal alloy; hydrogen tanks now 60 percent less weight than hybrid batteries

In the Netherlands, researchers have discovered a new hydrogen-absorbing light metal alloy that will power the next generation of hydrogen fuel tanks, according to its discoverers. The research team said that the hydrogen tanks made using their alloy would have a hydrogen tank that weighs 60 percent less than current battery packs with comparable performance.

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