Episode

Why are EVs more popular than hydrogen cars?

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Ask MIT Climate
Published
May 2, 2024
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642
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Summary

Just 20 years ago, hydrogen cars and battery electric cars were pretty evenly matched as clean alternatives to gas-powered vehicles. But today, batteries are way ahead: the big car companies are rapidly electrifying their lineups, while only a few hydrogen cars are available. What happened?