The pros and cons of a hydrogen car
The current landscape of the auto industry is unsustainable, with carbon emissions now widely accepted as a direct contributor to climate change. Automakers are hoping H2 vehicles can provide an alternative to gas-powered vehicles and the battery-powered electric vehicles that have made waves over the past few years. Here are some of the pros and cons of hydrogen cars technology:
Pros
Eco-friendly emissions: Pure hydrogen cells emit only water and heat, eliminating concerns around air pollutants or greenhouse gases.
Fast refueling: A hydrogen-powered vehicle can be refueled in about the same amount of time as a gasoline-powered vehicle — five minutes. Battery-electric cars can take anywhere from 30 minutes to hours to recharge.
Long range: Like gasoline-powered cars, hydrogen cars can travel 300 to 400 miles before they need to be refueled.