What are some disadvantages of fuel cells?

Disadvantages of using fuel cells in cars

• hydrogen is in the gas state at room temperature and pressure, so it is difficult to store in the car.
• fuel cells and electric motors are less durable than petrol engines and diesel engines, so they are not so long-lasting.
• fuel cells are very expensive.

Why fuel cells are not commercialized?

Fuel cell life cycle and value chain. As a new energy technology, fuel cells have not yet significantly penetrated the energy market. Cost, durability, and reliability are the main challenges in the commercialization of fuel cells.

What is bad about hydrogen fuel cells?

Additionally, Hydrogen fuel cells have bad theoretical and practical efficiency. Hydrogen storage is inefficient, energetically, volumetrically and with respect to weight.

Are hydrogen fuel cells expensive?

Long Answer: The average price of hydrogen for a light-duty fuel cell electric vehicle (passenger car) in California is $16.51 per kilogram, according to the 2019 Joint Agency Report (p17).

Can hydrogen fuel cells explode?

Hydrogen used in the fuel cells is a very flammable gas and can cause fires and explosions if it is not handled properly. Hydrogen is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas. Hydrogen used in the fuel cells is a very flammable gas and can cause fires and explosions if it is not handled properly.

What is the difference between electric vehicles and hydrogen fuel cell technology?

The major difference between EVs and hydrogen fuel cell technology is that the latter uses gas or liquid hydrogen as fuel to power batteries. Electric vehicles like Teslas and Taycans have dominated the market for clean air vehicles but they might not actually be the best technology for long-term clean air vehicles.

Do hydrogen fuel cells wear out as quickly as batteries?

Hydrogen fuel cells are thought not to wear out as quickly as batteries (or conversely, batteries are thought to wear out very quickly) Hydrogen as a fuel is perceived to be a relatively small infrastructural change from gasoline and diesel

Do electric vehicles cause pollution?

The majority of electricity that is produced in the US comes from fossil fuel consumption like coal, natural gas, and petroleum which cause pollution. That means BEVs indirectly cause pollution. Similarly, hydrogen used for fuel cell technology is primarily created in fossil fuel plants.

What is a fuel cell power system?

Fuel cell systems vary in size and power, from electric vehicles to large-scale, multi-megawatt installations. The systems not only provide power to move cars, trucks, buses, trains, forklifts, and more, they keep critical facilities like hospitals, data centers, and grocery stores operational.