Hyundai executives met with the House Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Caucus this month to discuss the impending introduction of mass-produced fuel cell vehicles to the U.S. market and how we can shift U.S. infrastructure in order to accommodate that production.
In the meeting, which also included staff from the Department of Energy, the Caucus collaborated with Hyundai on what would be the most innovative and efficient ways to bring this new technology to the American car-buying public.
"Hyundai is thrilled to partner with leaders in Congress and the Department of Energy to promote the continued development and commercialization of these clean energy technologies," said Kathleen Hennessey, vice president, government affairs for Hyundai Motor Company. "We look forward to ... find ways to advance hydrogen infrastructure to support more transportation energy options - like fuel cell vehicles - for our consumers here in the United States."
This is not the first time that Hyundai has worked to push the boundaries of fuel cell technology. Back in June of this year, Hyundai became the first automaker to lease out their brand-new Hyundai Fuel Cell Tucson to the public. And now Hyundai wants to move the environmentally friendly technology onto to a larger scale.
According to the automaker, the advantages of fuel cell technology are so great that the auto industry has to start thinking on a mass-production level.
Hydrogen fuel cell technology, especially that on the Tucson Fuel Cell, is very advantageous, even outside of its amazing offering of zero greenhouse-gas emissions. By not using a traditional battery, drivers get more versatility and greater utility with fuel cell cars, including minimal cold-weather effects, a driving range of over 265 miles and longer term durability.
So be sure to keep you ear to the ground as discussions about fuel cell technology become more and more frequent. The future of cars is happening right now, and we're just glad to be along for the ride.
