GoFaster
Moderator at Large
Hydrogen is a non-starter. We are a couple of years away from seeing the next generation of EVs which have a range of approx 200 mi / 320 km and which (hopefully) are priced below $40k - namely, the Tesla model 3, and the Chevrolet Bolt (if it comes to market with that name).
Right now, EVs that are affordable are not considered good enough by most people (myself included) and EVs that are good enough are too expensive (the Tesla Model S is the one and only example of an EV in today's market that I would consider to be a good car, but it's too expensive).
200 mile range and below $40k, I suspect will be the magic combination that will be "good enough for most people".
I know that for myself, the most distant customer that I routinely visit is about 160 km (100 mi) away ... and they have an EV charging spot! I could deal with the occasional exceptions of having to charge away from home. I just couldn't deal with it every day.
An EV that is "good enough for most people" makes hydrogen irrelevant - as it should be, for all the reasons explained above.
Right now, EVs that are affordable are not considered good enough by most people (myself included) and EVs that are good enough are too expensive (the Tesla Model S is the one and only example of an EV in today's market that I would consider to be a good car, but it's too expensive).
200 mile range and below $40k, I suspect will be the magic combination that will be "good enough for most people".
I know that for myself, the most distant customer that I routinely visit is about 160 km (100 mi) away ... and they have an EV charging spot! I could deal with the occasional exceptions of having to charge away from home. I just couldn't deal with it every day.
An EV that is "good enough for most people" makes hydrogen irrelevant - as it should be, for all the reasons explained above.