In this question and answer, I’m asked about hydrogen and electricity and which is “cleaner.” It’s a complex question as there are multiple ways to produce each. This isn’t a deep dive into these options, but an overview that should spell it out. Note: I do not touch on using these for vehicles, that’s a whole new topic. Instead, just on the production side for these energy sources.
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In this video, we explain what the various electrified vehicles are and give an overview of how they work and who they’re suited for. From fully battery electric EV options to plug-in hybrids and hydrogen fuel cells, this video explains the basics to the consumer wondering about efficiency options. Got questions? Comment below or find us at http://www.DriveModeShow.com and ask. We’re happy to help.
My Answer: I would like to see a mixture of options in the future instead of an all eggs in one basket like we have now. Since fuel cells and batteries are virtually interchangeable, I see no reason why a vehicle cannot be made to run either way; much like …
Hyundai Motor has teamed with H2 Energy to build 1,000 fuel cell-electric trucks for the Swiss market. The commercial trucks will begin rolling out in 2019, which will likely make Hyundai the first company to commercially produce a heavy-duty truck powered by fuel cells. Read about it at New Atlas.
Van Hool, a Belgian bus, coach and industrial vehicle manufacturer, has entered a contract with the cities of Cologn and Wuppertal in Germany to supply 40 hydrogen buses for public transport. The order consists of 30 fuel cell buses for Cologne and 10 for Wuppertal. These buses will be built …
At the Los Angeles Auto Show, Toyota has announced it will build the world’s first megawatt-scale carbonate fuel cell power generation plant with a hydrogen fueling station in California. This ‘Tri-Gen” facility will use locally-sourced agricultural bio-waste to generate huge amounts of power, lots of hydrogen, and clean water. Yes, …
Toyota’s Project Portal hydrogen fuel cell-powered big rig will be plying the streets of Southern California now that it’s finished its current stint as a drayage hauler for the Port of Los Angeles in testing and development. Read about it at EVmeme.com.
