What's happening with Hydrogen Cars?

[Marina Schwarz + 1,576]

I just saw Hyundai has unveiled a hydrogen-fueled SUV at the CES. The range is pretty respectable as far as I gather but do hydrogen cars really have a future like EVs? I've been hearing this and that about companies trying to make it more mainstream but I have my doubts. Thoughts?

[Vlad Kovalenko + 115]

Power outlets are feasible for every country. Can you imagine countries, even those averagely well, setting up a dense network hydrogen fueling stations?  

[Adam Varga + 123]

I would buy a hydrogen car because it's seems superior to electric and hybrid cars in every aspect. Nice to see a progress on this front. 

[Selva + 252]

Many countries already have nationwide H2 station network and its enough for current level of deployment. You refuel your car in 5 minutes and drive about 300 miles. Than why would you like to bother with outlets, extension cords and charging batteries? 

[Rodent + 1,424]

2 minutes ago, Adam Varga said:

I would buy a hydrogen car because it's seems superior to electric and hybrid cars in every aspect. Nice to see a progress on this front. 

$60,000 price tag seems steep. And what about the infrastructure to support this? 

[Vlad Kovalenko + 115]

Well if you look at the world H2 fueling station map you will find only 200 in Europe and Asia. Not even a network. And all major cities have more than 200 gas stations. 

[Rodent + 1,424]

1 minute ago, Vlad Kovalenko said:

Well if you look at the world H2 fueling station map you will find only 200 in Europe and Asia. Not even a network. And all major cities have more than 200 gas stations. 

In other words, I shouldn't run out and buy one just yet.

[Seleskya + 50]

What about US? I know no-one with a hydrogen car ... plenty with EVs.

[Vlad Kovalenko + 115]

Same problem with infrastructure. Only 39 hydrogen fueling stations, basically all in CA and four in three other states. 

https://www.afdc.energy.gov/fuels/hydrogen_locations.html

[Marina Schwarz + 1,576]

On 1/12/2018 at 4:37 PM, Vlad Kovalenko said:

Power outlets are feasible for every country. Can you imagine countries, even those averagely well, setting up a dense network hydrogen fueling stations?  

Nope. That's the big problem, I think, because if they decide to do it, it would need to be done very fast and I can't see that happening.