Photo: Loop EnergyA hydrogen fuel cell company says it’s overcome a major hurdle in the adoption of commercial fuel cell EVs. Loop Energy’s latest fuel cell system can get better fuel economy than a diesel engine, according to Reuters. Loop’s new efficiency could finally make fuel cells a viable alternative to diesel in commercial trucks.
The catch, however, is that Loop Energy’s hydrogen fuel cells can outdo diesel engines only at current prices of their respective fuels. Based on the latest prices of diesel in Europe, at about $7.23 per gallon, a truck could travel just over 109 miles on $100 worth of fuel; a comparable truck powered by Loop Energy’s S1200 fuel cell system could travel over 111 miles on $100 worth of fuel. Photo: Loop EnergyIt’s a small difference of two miles, but it’s nonetheless a step forward, which Loop Energy claims will speed up adoption of…
Hydrogen Fuel Cells Finally Beat Diesel Engines in Efficiency
