Hydrogen fuel cells are more than twice as efficient as gasoline-powered internal combustion engines

So how does hydrogen in a fuel cell vehicle compare in terms of efficiency to gasoline in an internal combustion engine vehicle?

The answer can be found by comparing the Toyota Highlander FCHV-adv hydrogen fuel cell vehicle and the Toyota Highlander Hybrid gasoline-powered vehicle.

On June 30th, the Toyota Highlander FCHV-adv hydrogen fuel cell vehicle achieved an incredible average fuel economy of 68.3 miles per kilogram of hydrogen in a real-world road test with the Department of Energy. The following 3 1/2 minute YouTube video provides more information on the road test.

On the other hand, the Toyota Highlander Hybrid that is powered by gasoline gets an EPA-estimated 26 miles per gallon.

Therefore, Toyota hydrogen fuel cells are more than twice as efficient as the company’s internal combustion engines.

[Photo credit: Toyota USA Newsroom Image Library]

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