Just when you think nearly everything the government touches turns to merde, they do something right. My current favorite is corn on the cob which stays sweet long enough to reach my market, thanks USDA.
Now the DOE's Argonne, Sandia, and Lawrence Berkeley national laboratories have made a breakthrough in developing a low cost catalyst which facilitates separating the hydrogen and oxygen components of water. They've managed it without using vastly expensive rare metals or high temperatures.
Hydrogen powered cars make much more sense than electrics, and their 'exhaust' is harmless water vapor. SciTechDaily has the story. Hat tip to Instapundit for the link.
