Will hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles make EVs obsolete?

The battle lines are being drawn – hydrogen fuel-cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) versus battery-electric vehicles (BEVs). But which powertrain will power the future?

With new FCEVs coming to market soon, the question of whether hydrogen-powered vehicles will revolutionise electric mobility is top of mind for many electric car drivers who have already invested heavily in their BEVs.

In this episode of Watts Under the Bonnet, Rusty and Nadine explore the hydrogen-versus-BEV debate and discover that there isn’t a simple answer.

To test the hydrogen v battery argument, we speak with David Dorall, CEO of electric aviation company Dovetail, which is pushing both technologies to new heights.

Dorall discusses the technologies, the current capabilities of batteries and when hydrogen fuel-cells come into play.

Adjunct Professor Gail Broadbent from UTS then delves into the science behind hydrogen fuel-cells and the economics of hydrogen production.

While it seems hydrogen may be better suited to heavy vehicles and mass transport today, there’s a way to go.

Don’t miss our virtual drive in the Toyota Mirai to experience first-hand how an FCEV looks, feels and drives. You can also watch the carsales video review of the ground-breaking Toyota Mirai.

And we have also covered the Toyota Mirai’s record-setting 1360km run.

Do you have an EV question or myth for Rusty and Nadine to answer or debunk? Send a voice memo to podcast@carsales.com.au

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