Energy available (and cost) of hydrogen, as a gas or a liquid, is more easily 
indicated by mass than by the three gaseous variables; pressure, volume, and 
temperature.  That is the reason marketing of hydrogen is by the kilogram.

For fleet vehicles or transit systems in continuous operation 24/7, liquid 
hydrogen could be used, stored in thin-walled but well insulated tanks at 
atmospheric pressure with some venting to assist refrigeration; rather than as 
a gas stored in high-pressure heavy steel tanks.  The trade-off would be the 
additional energy needed to refrigerate and to maintain liquid hydrogen at 
fueling stations. 

Gene.

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