Hydrogen Cars

Hydrogen Cars

The Forgotten Electric Vehicles

Hydrogen cars are more

ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY

than electric vehicles (EVs).

But why are they not as popular as EVs?

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Hydrogen Cars: The Forgotten Electric Vehicles

A hydrogen car is an  electric vehicle powered by a

FUEL CELL

FUEL CELL

Most fuel cell vehicles are powered by hydrogen.

Hydrogen Cars: The Forgotten Electric Vehicles

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How does a fuel cell work?

How does a fuel cell work?

Fuel enters the cell through the anode. Then, its molecules are separated into protons and electrons.

Hydrogen Cars: The Forgotten Electric Vehicles

The electrons flow into a circuit, generating an electric current that charges the battery.

Hydrogen Cars: The Forgotten Electric Vehicles

The protons merge with oxygen and hydrogen electrons to create heat and water.

BMW FUEL CELL SYSTEM

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They have a

Hydrogen Cars: The Forgotten Electric Vehicles

with fuel tanks that can support 300 to 400 miles of travel.

GREATER RANGE

What makes hydrogen cars better than other EVs?

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Hydrogen cars also

Hydrogen Cars: The Forgotten Electric Vehicles

while EVs take 30 minutes to more than 12 hours to charge.

refuel faster than other EVs

refuel faster than other EVs

Hydrogen cars can

refuel in three to five minutes

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On top of all that, hydrogen cars produce zero emissions. Their only waste products are heat and water.

Hydrogen Cars: The Forgotten Electric Vehicles

Hydrogen Cars: The Forgotten Electric Vehicles

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Why aren’t hydrogen cars more common?

They

when compared to EVs.

cost more to

cost more to

manufacture

Hydrogen Cars: The Forgotten Electric Vehicles

Moreover,

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hydrogen is flammable,

hydrogen is flammable,

which is a major concern for potential owners.

only 54 hydrogen refueling stations in the US

Hydrogen Cars: The Forgotten Electric Vehicles

It also doesn’t help that there are

as of October 2022.

Almost all of them are in California.

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Hydrogen Cars: The Forgotten Electric Vehicles

Will there be more hydrogen cars in the future?

Hydrogen vehicles combine an impressive range and fast refueling with the benefits of EVs.

This makes them ideal for certain jobs.

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Hydrogen Cars: The Forgotten Electric Vehicles

Companies like Hyundai are investing in  hydrogen-powered trucks.

There is also increasing interest in privately owning hydrogen cars like the Toyota Mirai.

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Hydrogen Cars: The Forgotten Electric Vehicles

Interested in getting a hydrogen car?

Interested in getting a hydrogen car?

Here are the fuel cell car models available as of 2022:

Toyota Mirai Fuel Cell Vehicle

Hyundai Nexo Fuel Cell

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(no longer in production; only leasable)

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