Both battery electric and fuel cell electric vehicles are seen as viable emission-free options for heavy-duty trucking, but each have their own unique use-cases where they perform best. So, when exactly does it make sense to choose hydrogen and when does a battery do the trick?

Comparing Carbon Intensity & the Hydrogen Color Wheel The colors associated with hydrogen production, known as the hydrogen color spectrum or color wheel, try to convey information on the environmental impact of the production process.

While the color spectrum is easy to understand, it is too simplistic and can mislead people about the real environmental implications of hydrogen production.

Diesel is powering and polluting the transportation industry. The transition to #hydrogen energy is a big challenge that requires leaders in fuel cell technology to continue innovating, expanding, and bringing down costs. Practical applications are possible today, using a localized approach to achieve big changes.

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How does a fuel cell vehicle work? Similar to a battery electric vehicle (BEV), a fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) uses an electric drive system. The key difference is in the energy storage. Hydrogen fuel acts as the energy storage in FCEVs. The fuel cell turns the energy into electricity to power the truck. Hydrogen replaces the gas or diesel, while the fuel cell essentially replaces the engine. The fuel cell takes in the hydrogen and produces the electricity needed to power the vehicle.