What is Hydrogen?

Hydrogen (H2) is the simplest and most abundant element in the universe. It exists in water, hydrocarbons (such as methane), and organic matter. Hydrogen fuel is a colorless, odorless gas at ambient temperature and atmospheric pressure. In nature hydrogen bonds with other elements, therefore pure hydrogen gas must be produced by separating it from other compounds.

Depending on the source, hydrogen fuel may contain low levels of carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide. Efficiently producing hydrogen from these compounds is one of the challenges of using hydrogen as a fuel.

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Research and commercial efforts are under way to expand the limited hydrogen fueling infrastructure and increase the production of Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles.

Hydrogen Basics

Learn about hydrogen’s use as an alternative fuel, production and distribution, research and development.

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Hydrogen Laws and Incentives

State and federal governments enact laws and provide incentives to help build and maintain a market for hydrogen fuel and vehicles.

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Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles

Fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) are powered by hydrogen.

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Benefits and Considerations

Hydrogen can be produced from diverse domestic resources with the potential for near-zero greenhouse gas emissions.

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How will Hydrogen benefit my business?

Hydrogen is a promising fuel source that has the potential for near-zero greenhouse gas emissions. Once produced, hydrogen generates electrical power in a fuel cell, emitting only water vapor and warm air. Similar to other alternative fuel sources, hydrogen can be produced domestically.

While the benefits of hydrogen are substantial, there are currently no easy methods for storing it and its production costs are very high, making it a tough recommendation.