How about a third generation Volt 10 years from now with a 120 mile battery pack and gas powered range extender similar to the current model? The average driver would use about 15% of the gas they use now and many drivers would use 5% or less.
So why should we spend billions or trillions of dollars developing hydrogen production and distribution infrastructure? What will we have gained?
Ultimately, it makes a lot more sense to have a vehicle capable of holding 400 miles or more of battery range but sell them with range increments for regular use. I would buy 150 mile and the additional battery range for my 4-5 trips per year that it is needed. For those few that need more than 400 miles on a regular basis, there would still be gas powered EREVs.
So why should we spend billions or trillions of dollars developing hydrogen production and distribution infrastructure? What will we have gained?
Ultimately, it makes a lot more sense to have a vehicle capable of holding 400 miles or more of battery range but sell them with range increments for regular use. I would buy 150 mile and the additional battery range for my 4-5 trips per year that it is needed. For those few that need more than 400 miles on a regular basis, there would still be gas powered EREVs.
