Hyundai Sees a Future for Hydrogen Cars, but Needs Buyers

Business · First reported 2 Nov, 12:21 · Updated 12:46

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Hyundai continues to consider hydrogen fuel-cell passenger cars, but finding customers remains a challenge. The available reporting says the technology has not gained traction, while Hyundai executive Scott Nargar identifies customer demand as a key obstacle.

Hyundai says it is evaluating another hydrogen passenger vehicle for Australia, but has not confirmed a launch or identified the model.
Hyundai executive Scott Nargar points to finding customers as a major challenge; the article also cites scarce refuelling stations and higher costs.
The InsideEVs snippet says hydrogen fuel-cell cars were presented as a promising next step but did not take off, and notes a Hyundai executive’s explanation.

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Key facts

Australian vehicle evaluation: Hyundai is evaluating another hydrogen passenger vehicle for Australia; no launch is confirmed.
Identified challenge: Hyundai executive Scott Nargar says the biggest challenge is finding customers.
Refuelling: The article says hydrogen stations are scarce and expensive to establish.
Cost: Nargar acknowledges hydrogen technology costs more than battery-electric alternatives.