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Title: Fuel cell vehicles look interesting
Post by: ergophobe on August 28, 2020, 08:14:59 PM

I have heard almost nothing about fuel-cell technology for years and didn't realize you can but what looks like a really nice fuel-cell SUV

https://www.hyundaiusa.com/us/en/vehicles/nexo

It looks great... as long as you live in the right neighborhood of LA or SFO and don't plan to drive anywhere else for the foreseeable future.

Map of fueling stations in the US:

Title: Re: Fuel cell vehicles look interesting
Post by: Brad on August 29, 2020, 10:52:52 AM

James May reviews his own cars – Tesla Model S vs Toyota Mirai

One an EV and one with fuel cells.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GaIW5CQQ3Zo

Title: Re: Fuel cell vehicles look interesting
Post by: ergophobe on August 29, 2020, 09:05:35 PM

Funny guy. But yes, I was interested in the ability to refill. I wondered too about the efficiency of converting electricity to H and back compared to the roundtrip efficiency of a battery. Someday when I am deep in procrastination mode, I'll look it up ;)

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