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If you’ve been following the oil and gas industry news recently, you’re likely aware that they’ve been fighting back against government mandates that seek to hinder energy production in that sector in favor of more “green,” renewable energy such as wind and solar. Gasoline and natural gas aren’t going away any time soon, but many of the major manufacturers have clearly seen the writing on the wall and are taking steps to remain viable if the government eventually shuts them down entirely. One aspect of this evolution in technology that’s being looked into by outfits including BP and Royal Dutch Shell is the possibility of producing hydrogen to be used as a fuel if the market for gasoline largely dries up. Hydrogen is already used as a fuel in certain applications, but using it on a vast, commercial scale with currently available technology presents many challenges. (Bloomberg) ....