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by sliverstorm 4426 days ago
What about range? Hydrogen might be less energy dense than gasoline, but what about compared to batteries?

Range is the #1 crippling factor for EVs to most people I talk to.

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Range is a valid concern, but hydrogen has poor energy density per volume (if compressed).

If you want compact hydrogen, hydrocarbons are your best bet.

Hydrogen is better than batteries in this respect though, so when comparing zero emission options it still appears to be a good bet for Toyota, if it can be implemented on a large scale.
Most hydrogen vehicles (of which there aren't really any you can buy) have the same 200-250 mile range of a Model S.