Transportation will definitely suffer some major changes in the next few decades. Carmakers are looking at all potential energy sources at the cost of abandoning gas-powered technologies, which, as we know, has a great impact in terms of carbon emissions. Although there might be a possible rivalry between the energy source, we can say that overall, whether it's hydrogen or electric, zero-emission vehicles are now starting to take over the market.
Both have advantages and both have disadvantages, distinguishing characteristics, and various development methods. Some of them are being implemented without even having the necessary market competitiveness and even without adequate infrastructure. Be it as it may, customers will most certainly have to choose between electric and hydrogen automobiles in a few years when they replace their current diesel or gas-powered car.
But now the question is, which one is better? Which is cheaper or safer? Let's review the pros and cons of acquiring either an electric or hydrogen-powered car.
Pros And Cons: Performance And Risks
Both electric cars and hydrogen cars bring improvements in terms of carbon gas emissions and also in performance, but they also have their own complications.
Compared to EVs, hydrogen-powered vehicles have some benefits. They have a 300-mile range, while EVs have a range of roughly 200 miles and in cold conditions, the EV range decreases, while the range of hydrogen-powered vehicles does not. Most critically, a hydrogen engine produces only pure water vapor as exhaust. As a result, there are no emissions.
Both electric cars and hydrogen cars bring improvements in terms of carbon gas emissions and also in performance, but they also have their own complications.
Compared to EVs, hydrogen-powered vehicles have some benefits. They have a 300-mile range, while EVs have a range of roughly 200 miles and in cold conditions, the EV range decreases, while the range of hydrogen-powered vehicles does not. Most critically, a hydrogen engine produces only pure water vapor as exhaust. As a result, there are no emissions.
That is to say: “Irrespective of the time of year and the outside temperatures, the hydrogen fuel cell drive combines the best of both drive worlds: the locally emission-free mobility of an electric vehicle and the unrestricted suitability for everyday use” says Jürgen Guldner, Head of BMW Group Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology. READ MORE...
