Speaker:   David Toms 

Wed, Dec 22 at 6:30 PM,

Glory Days Grill Meeting Room
6341 Columbia Pike,
Falls Church, VA  22041703-992-6060  

Limited to 30 attendees. 

Agenda:   

Hydrogen is the most plentiful element in the universe, and soon, it will be harnessed as a fuel source to help mitigate climate change.  The following key points will be discussed in this 40 minute presentation:

 -  History of hydrogen and fuel cells

-   Hydrogen as an energy storage medium and energy source - is it safe? 

-   How does a hydrogen fuel cell work?

-   Applications:  ground transport, residential, jet fuel, data centers, hospitals, back      up power sources

-   Comparing batteries and fuel cells

-   Why do we need hydrogen to mitigate climate change?

-   Recent climate-related legislation, and Dept of Energy activities

-   What countries are leading in hydrogen utilization?  Hint:  Not the US   

-   BONUS:  Investment opportunities  - what companies are leading this effort, and what does Wall St think about them?  

-   Questions / Discussion

David Toms is a retired Navy submariner, engineer and Navy program manager.  For several years, he was the Department of the Navy’s Deputy Director for Submarine Technology.  He has been a member of the SCWDC for 16 years, and presently leads the Club Sailing Program. 

David Toms
cell:  571 830 0945