A Comparison of Hydrogen vs. Electric vs. Gasoline Powered Cars
Gasoline Powered Cars
PROS
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Higher top speeds (if that matters to you)
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Initially cheaper than electric and hydrogen cars
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Can go 250-300 miles per tank on average
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Widespread access to gas stations
CONS
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Have to pay for regular maintenance
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Have to pay for gas (which means paying for gas for vehicles with low fuel efficiency
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Can't refill at home
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Have tailpipe emissions (Ex. nitrogen oxides, hydrocarbons, and particulate matter)
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Electric Powered Cars
PROS
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Electric vehicles are quicker than gas vehicles.
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Electric vehicles generate torque more efficiently than gas cars
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Electric cars are cheaper over the lifetime of a vehicle
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A fully charged electric car costs under $7 in electricity on average. An average gas vehicle costs about $40
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Don't have to do as many maintenance procedures, such as oil changes
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There are tax credits that help save money on the higher upfront costs
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Can also have a range of 250-300 miles on a full charge
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Can charge at home or work
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Some places have priority parking spaces for electric vehicles
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More and more charging stations are popping up
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Electric cars have zero tailpipe emissions and are not directly powered by fossil fuels
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Quiet ride
CONS
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Ranges are typically lower than gas vehicles
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Can be hard to find charging in rural areas
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Do not totally benefit the environment as often times the electricity used to charge a vehicle is from a coal power plant
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The production of electric vehicles, just like gas vehicles, typically comes with emissions
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Hydrogen Powered Cars
PROS
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Over 400 miles of range with a single tank of gas
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Produce zero tailpipe emissions, only water vapor and warm air
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Can be refueled in minutes
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Hydrogen fuel is sold at gas stations
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Incentives to buy:
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​California residents can get $4,500 in tax credits
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The federal government will contribute up to $9,500 in tax credits
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Some manufacturers include a $15,000 card in funds for hydrogen fuel
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CONS
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Hydrogen vehicles are expensive (they start around $50,000)
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Filling stations are limited to a few select states right now
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Costs about $80 to refuel (hence why manufacturers provide prepaid fuel)
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Most hydrogen fuel comes from non eco-friendly resources such as coal and natural gas
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