Automakers are betting big on hydrogen-powered cars— here are 12 in the works
Hydrogen-powered cars may not be a mainstream vehicle option, but automakers are still investing in the technology.
From an infrastructure standpoint, purely electric vehicles make more sense. There are 16,292 electric charging stations in the United States, but only 40 hydrogen stations in the entire US, according to the US Department of Energy. Of those 40 hydrogen stations, only four can be found outside of California.
But car makers still see potential in hydrogen fuel cells. Batteries are expensive, take a long time to charge, and have limitations when it comes to driving range. Hydrogen-powered vehicles, on the other hand, more closely resemble combustion engines when it comes to the user experience.
Scroll down for a look at all the hydrogen-powered vehicles in the works:
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1. We would be remiss to not start with the Honda Clarity, which Honda began leasing in California at the end of 2016.
The EPA gave the car an estimated range of 366 miles — the longest range of any zero-emissions vehicle. Honda says the Clarity has a refuel time of just three to five minutes.
Honda and General Motors have invested $85 million to mass produce hydrogen fuel cells for vehicles beginning in 2020. Honda is currently working with Northeast regulators to introduce the car in states like New York and Connecticut.
Source: Business Insider, Honda Clarity review
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