Hydrogen cars unlikely to be the future of motoring

Hydrogen cars could cause a “nasty explosion” and are not a “great idea” for the future of motoring, according to an expert.

Steve Endacott, Chairman at Electric Car Organisation, said that hydrogen vehicles could cause a “nasty explosion” if they are involved in a crash.

Mr Endacott added: “It is unlikely we will be driving around in Hydrogen-powered cars. It’s a great idea until something goes wrong.

“Liquid Hydrogen is highly flammable and could cause a nasty explosion in a car crash, so driving around with tanks of liquid hydrogen is not a great idea.”

The expert continued: “However, powering EVs with electricity from Hydrogen-powered mini power stations is clearly very desirable and this is where most of the development focus is aimed at.”

Hydrogen is quickly becoming one of the most popular fuel sources around the world, with many hoping that it could work hand-in-hand with electric vehicles as the UK looks to decarbonise before its 2050 net zero target. However, an expert has claimed that they might not be the safest option for British drivers.

In August 2021, the Government announced plans for a “world-leading” hydrogen economy which is set to support over 9,000 jobs and unlock £4billion in investment by 2030.

2021 saw a staggering increase of 82 percent in sales of hydrogen-powered cars as dealers cut enormous amounts from prices to convince buyers to switch to the fuel.