Filed under: Hydrogen, Mercedes Benz

GM isn’t the only one ready for a lot of hydrogen fuel cell cars. Daimler chairman Dieter “Dr. Z” Zetsche believes that the technology for fuel cell vehicles is here today and that vehicles using the hydrogen-for-energy system will be available in five to eight years day. Zetsche additionally believes that hydrogen fuel cell vehicles will compare favorably with their competition, which we assume means other alternative powertrains like full-electrics and hybrids. One reason he cites as a fuel cell benefit by electric cars is range, suggesting that hydrogen electrics could travel 300 miles on a restricted tank of hydrogen. One unanswered question, though, is how far will pure electrics be able to go on a

one charge in five to eight years moment. Still, by refilling a hydrogen tank, the driver gets another 300 miles while it will likely take another full charge for the electric car. Zetsche recognizes that a potential problem area exists regarding the infrastructure that a hydrogen fueling system would require. We remain intrigued by the technology, but recognize that major advancements must be made before jumping on the fuel cell bandwagon. We plus believe that other extended-range electric vehicle technologies will allow for many of the same benefits as hydrogen fuel cells.

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Original post by Jeremy Korzeniewski