I've seen U.S. propoganda films I think from the 30s showing hemp-rope for Naval ships. It's focus was to thank farmers for growing it and encouraging more diligence to "Keep growing that hemp!"

Then in the next few years, DuPont invented nylon. A year later...

prohibition.

Funny how our govt. works sometimes.

Sketcha,

The whole drug issue in the US is really foriegn to me. I don't use, yet I bet 30% of Canadians do. Don't know the US stats. Our government is finally going the way of Amsterdam. From the revenue the government would earn on something that will never go away, we will be able to pay our national debt in 10 years. Their are already Government grow opperations for medical purposes. I'd rather my kids be I.D'd at the drug store like buying a pack of smokes, than buy something that may be fake or harmful off the street.

Of course the Hemp that would be used for fabricating has no medicinal effects, and was a huge crop once apon a time, I think it will flurish again. Keeping on the topic, they make a lubricant that is used in some deisel engines, and with a bit more science it will be able to replace engine oil.

We have many stores that sell hemp products, from clothes to supplements.

I'm sure Santa Cruz is the Mecca for hemp products.

My mother grew up in Nebraska. Hemp grew all over. On the sides of the roads etc. My aunt picked some and tried to dry it in the oven and stunk the house up. My Grandfather came home to quite a surprise. My mother and her did try it with only a headache for an effect.

As soon as they can make a hybrid or clean energy motor that can equal 200-300+ HP...produce 300+ foot pounds torque. Tow my 3 horse trailer up the Sierra Nevada without slipping below 55, and is priced in a vehicle for less than $40,000 then I will be in line to buy it.

Unfortunately to make a vehicle of that sort anytime in the near future isn't likely. If it is made, it will be a rich man's clean air SUV.

rayder,

Hear, hear!

Ryder,

Their simply converting from gasoline to Hydrogen. Diferent fuel source. I bet it's not long before it's available in a high performance vehicle. How popular are Hydrogen powered civics going to be. I saw an auto show on TV where they had a Cadilac concept car built that was a hybrid. They bosted some pretty good performance #'s. Only it was totally impracticle, because the Hybrid engine took up the whole back seat. That's where I think Hydrogen is the sollution. They already have sedans converted and running. Maybe the car manufacturers are waiting till 2008 with a small appearence in 2004, so they can give the public what they really want. Well I hope so!!!

Trailer life had an article on a clean air generator. I cannot find the mag right now, but the price tag on a clean air 3000 watt generator (hydrogen fuel cell) was estimated at $50,000. About the size of a standard RV generator. That's only a handful of the power needed to run a car.

October 30, 2002
Stuart Energy unveiled its latest "intelligent" hydrogen fueling station at AC Transit in Richmond, California on October 30, 2002. The unveiling ceremony was attended by approximately 200 people from the surrounding community, as well as local officials and politicians, and children from two high schools. Considered a smashing success, the unveiling also featured a demonstration of quick and easy fueling of four fuel cell cars manufactured by DaimlerChrylser, Ford, Hyundai, and Toyota, before an excited crowd. Richmond Mayor Irma Anderson, who spoke of the benefits of clean, green hydrogen fuel to her community's health and well-being, had the honour of fueling the first car. During the fueling the crowd swarmed Mayor Anderson to watch.


May 2003
The Stuart Energy Mobile Hydrogen Energy Station (Mobile HES-f) demonstrates how it can conveniently supply hydrogen fuel with a Ford Focus fuel cell vehicle in California. During the middle of May 2003, the California Fuel Cell Partnership organized a fuel cell vehicle Road Rally through the heart of California. Joining the caravan of fuel cell cars driving from Sacramento to Los Angeles, the Stuart Energy Mobile HES demonstrated its ability to provide hydrogen fuel where ever a vehicle needs it. The focus of the Road Rally was to provide the public with first-hand education and awareness of hydrogen powered vehicles as well as hydrogen infrastructure through the Mobile HES.


April 22, 2003 - Earth Day
Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. officially opened their Stuart Energy Hydrogen Energy Station (HES) on a sunny day in Torrance California. The station official opening was timed to co-ordinate with the opening of Toyota's "Green" building and acceptance of the US Green Building Council's Gold award. Bill Reinert of Toyota described the workings of the station to on-lookers and pointed out that the station is equipped to use solar power to generate zero-emission hydrogen fuel. After the introductory remarks, a Toyota Fuel Cell Hydrogen Vehicle (FCHV) drove up to the station and City of Torrance Mayor Dan Walker fueled the vehicle. Students from a local high school were given rides in the FCHV. The station was installed by Stuart Energy in December 2002 and provides hydrogen fuel for Toyota's fuel cell vehicle fleet and also supports Toyota's fuel-cell community program.


When will fuel cell vehicles be on the road?
Today, there are prototype fuel cell cars and buses on the road in California and Germany. Though plans could change, bus manufacturers plan to place about 30 fuel cell buses on the road in 2002. Auto manufacturers have announced plans for commercialization of fuel cell cars by 2004.