Although technological advances may theoretically permit other effective means oftesting the reliability and safetyof our stockpile, the demonstration of such capability is still years down the road.
He has shown a strong interest in turning the island into a giant laboratory when the switch to fuel cell vehicles begins in earnest 10 to 15 years from now, as well as in testing the safetyof hydrogen gas stations, the long-term reliability of cars and the economic viability of fuel cells.
In recent years, the FAA has relied to a greater extent on designated employees of aircraft makers to conduct the safetytesting necessary of certification.