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"Today, right here, the hydrogen fuel cell is making the shift from a research project to a real consumer choice," Krafcik said.
The cars, which make electricity from a reaction between hydrogen and oxygen, do not emit greenhouse gases. Hyundai executives said that when looking at a life-cycle analysis, they are cleaner than "any other powertrain vehicle," including battery electric cars.
The Hyundai FCEV, which is an SUV, will go about 300 miles on a tank, O'Brien said. Right now, refueling the cars costs slightly less per gallon than the price for gasoline, he said. That could come down as the market expands and there's competition, he said.
"Today, right here, the hydrogen fuel cell is making the shift from a research project to a real consumer choice," Krafcik said.
The cars, which make electricity from a reaction between hydrogen and oxygen, do not emit greenhouse gases. Hyundai executives said that when looking at a life-cycle analysis, they are cleaner than "any other powertrain vehicle," including battery electric cars.
The Hyundai FCEV, which is an SUV, will go about 300 miles on a tank, O'Brien said. Right now, refueling the cars costs slightly less per gallon than the price for gasoline, he said. That could come down as the market expands and there's competition, he said.