Are Hydrogen Cars the Future of the UK?

Hydrogen Fuel Cell Cars in the UK by 2015

A joint Government industry study has indicated that hydrogen cars could be on the roads of the UK as soon as 2015. They have also predicted a massive 1.5million hydrogen fuel cell cars to be roaming around the roads of the UK by 2030.

Manufacturers have already began to invest in both the research and the development of the hydrogen fuel cell technology, whilst others such as Peugeot Citroen have started the development of the Hybrid Air, which would see cars at certain speeds powered by Air alone.

Ford, Nissan and Mercedes have all agreed to fund and develop the fuel cell technology between them, which followed the announcement that Toyota and BMW would do the same thing. The aim of the deal is to use as little money as possible between them whilst hoping to lead the race in the development and therefore release the models on the market with less rivals doing the same thing.

The hydrogen fuel cell powered cars will predictably come with a reasonably high price tag compared to the average petrol and diesel models which is similar to the current situation that is the standard electric car industry. However, the electric car industry is expected to double in the UK for 2013 with the government handing out an incentive worth up to £5,000 as it looks to address the issue that is, high emissions. One issue that will have to be addressed in the production of Hydrogen fuel cell cars will be the growing issue of sneaky no sound cars that are a danger to pedestrians.

It is believed that the government will offer similar incentives for the hydrogen fuel cell cars, as the price tag of the vehicles may be the only thing holding motorists back when they come to purchase the model. The Government are also investing in Hydrogen fuel stations capable of refuelling the car by 2015. So, will Hydrogen cars be the future of the UK?