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Chuck Hayes, Global Technical Director, Swagelok As the popularity and availability of alternative fuels and transportation technologies increases, it is natural to ask whether they can offer ranges comparable to those of common diesel or gasoline powered options. Hydrogen has shown great promise for applications that traditionally rely on fossil fuels. It is an ideal and promising alternative in a world that increasingly seeks decarbonization. But misunderstandings about hydrogen may limit its take-up, including the myth that hydrogen is an impractical fuel source for long-distance travel. In this second installment of our series on hydrogen myths, we'll examine why there's no need to worry about how far hydrogen fuel cell vehicles can comfortably travel.
Hydrogen myths More articles in this series: Why Hydrogen is a Safe Fuel Source Why Hydrogen is an Economical Fuel Source Why Hydrogen Can Meet Environmental and Sustainability Standards HYDROGEN SAFETY INFORMATION Hydrogen offers a range comparable to or greater than that of traditional fuelsGo further The gasoline internal combustion engine has long inspired confidence in drivers. A full tank of gasoline can give most vehicles a range of 500 to 600 km (300 to 400 miles) between BYB Directory stops. As is what people expect from their vehicles, experts often cite "range anxiety" as one of the concerns experienced by people considering alternative fuel vehicles. In reality, hydrogen is a high energy density fuel that vehicles can use more efficiently than other alternative fuel sources currently available.
Hydrogen's small molecular size allows it to be compressed and stored in high-pressure tanks, allowing it to be transported and used more effectively than other options. This means that hydrogen fuel cell vehicles have significant potential for heavy transport. Although battery technology is not mature enough to support heavy transport, hydrogen is an ideal alternative to diesel in the short term. An Ideal Refueling Experience The end-user experience is important to the adoption of any technology, and hydrogen meets that need as well. Hydrogen vehicles can be refueled in a matter of minutes, and the experience is comparable to that of a traditional gasoline or diesel pump. It's a notable contrast to the hours it typically takes to charge an electric vehicle, which can leave drivers immobile and inconvenienced.
Hydrogen myths More articles in this series: Why Hydrogen is a Safe Fuel Source Why Hydrogen is an Economical Fuel Source Why Hydrogen Can Meet Environmental and Sustainability Standards HYDROGEN SAFETY INFORMATION Hydrogen offers a range comparable to or greater than that of traditional fuelsGo further The gasoline internal combustion engine has long inspired confidence in drivers. A full tank of gasoline can give most vehicles a range of 500 to 600 km (300 to 400 miles) between BYB Directory stops. As is what people expect from their vehicles, experts often cite "range anxiety" as one of the concerns experienced by people considering alternative fuel vehicles. In reality, hydrogen is a high energy density fuel that vehicles can use more efficiently than other alternative fuel sources currently available.
Hydrogen's small molecular size allows it to be compressed and stored in high-pressure tanks, allowing it to be transported and used more effectively than other options. This means that hydrogen fuel cell vehicles have significant potential for heavy transport. Although battery technology is not mature enough to support heavy transport, hydrogen is an ideal alternative to diesel in the short term. An Ideal Refueling Experience The end-user experience is important to the adoption of any technology, and hydrogen meets that need as well. Hydrogen vehicles can be refueled in a matter of minutes, and the experience is comparable to that of a traditional gasoline or diesel pump. It's a notable contrast to the hours it typically takes to charge an electric vehicle, which can leave drivers immobile and inconvenienced.