Here's Why Toyota's New Hydrogen Car is the Future (Goodbye Tesla)

Here's Why Toyota's New Hydrogen Car is Genius, DIY and car review with Scotty Kilmer. Toyota Mirai hydrogen car review. Are Toyotas the best cars to buy? Should I buy a Toyota? Are Toyotas reliable? Does Toyota make good cars? Everything you need to know about Toyota Mirai. Car Advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 53 years.
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[@freedomwtruth]

@Great White my thoughts exactly. Leave it to those in control to reverse what makes sense so we still stay under their thumb buying some kind of fuel. Also why would we want to drive around with so much explosive fuel when we could use water and produce much smaller amounts of hydrogen as needed by the motor.

[@theslimeylimey]

@Great White The numbers don't work with onboard electrolysis. It's really not a conspiracy it's well understood physics.

[@JamesBrown-js3lm]

Scotty Kilmer another good one Scotty.

[@davidgallego2854]

Good info never knew that rolling pos existed.

[@icesystem7]

you missed a detail, hydrogen can be produced using renewable energy sources

[@biggetl1319]

I'm 60 and they were talking about hydrogen cars back when I was in grade school!

[@toyokazutsuchiya8759]

Yes it is not a new thing , There was a 20 or 15 year old BMW ,cant remember the Model exactly that was powered by hydrogen but it failed due to the engine was not reliable, also at le mans 2020 there was a prototype hydrogen powered super car that was done by Toyota Gazoo racing team

[@catlikemeteor]

i wonder how many programs and patents got snuffed by the gas industry.

[@douglasjacobs882]

@@catlikemeteor why would the "gas industry " snuff products? They are the ones that create and transport gasses, like hydrogen.

[@mexdrago3009]

I remember a reading magazine about it 1993 and showing something similar to this car.

[@andyman8630]

Jack Nicholson was *advertising* hydrogen powered ICE cars in the 60's

[@leonardbreau8928]

I was glad that Scottie discussed how safe hydrogen would be in the case of an accident or storage tank puncture.

[@tomgreene7942]

I am too, but I don't believe it. Call me skeptical, but I'll believe it after a few millions H2 cars are on the road with no explosions.

[@madyottoyotto3055]

Its that rare you would be amazed Look at LPG gas tanks they said all the same things about them

[@madyottoyotto3055]

@Jesse Pinkman batteries that use clays instead of lithium are nearly hear Lithium Ion is just a stepping stone

[@payperboii8477]

@Jesse Pinkman I always wondered about that in case of fire. Like if it is a battery fire, does that like disable all functions in car? like doors being electric etc. I just fear being trapped in a Y series lol

[@thedude3189]

@@payperboii8477 I didn't even think about that...I guess the buyers will have to find out when the battery catches on fire 😆. The gov keeps mentioning potential emp strikes(them)or hackers(them) that could shut down the power grids. I almost guarantee it'll happen Especially with climate lockdowns will be happening here soon.

[@stephenburnage7687]

Car manufacturers were working on fuel cell technology decades ago and it looked as if it wasn't going to make it. Good on Toyota for figuring it out.

[@brianmason5500]

Scott thank you for this video, I learned a lot about H fuel cars . Your presentation was excellent and I appreciated that you were not shouting at us. More of this please.

[@Luiscabada1966]

Lol “shouting at us” He does hugh 😂 its all good Scotty 👊🏼

[@AvgJoe0007]

Is anybody else imagining Scotty's hands gesticulating wildly during this video?

[@MicroSoftner]

Trademark...

[@bwalters7777777]

One of the things we love about him. 😊

[@mka4pol]

Not so much; I'm guessing his hand movement probably corresponds with the intensity of his voice.

[@socallife890]

By having a large moving pattern it grabs the attention. He wants you to keep watching. Parlor trick as old as time.

[@dirtylatte]

Probably because even his voice was calmer. And no laughing horses appearing in the corner!

[@matthewblack8552]

Rev up your electrons! 😎

[@theunknownguy265]

😂😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@WingofTech]

Please let this be his new slogan in 2035

[@alphega1983]

@Buster Scruggs I think that's the problem a lot of people see hydrogen fuel cells with is the image of the Hindenburg engulfing in flames

[@Treaxvour]

@Buster Scruggs didn't you watch the video? They don't explode..

[@quiksilver1j]

More like warm up your fuel cells

[@EmilyTienne]

I didn’t know you had an indoor voice til now. I always learn a ton from you.

[@itzcaseykc]

I really enjoyed this presentation. You did what I had mentioned in another video watched only moments before.

[@giddyup7800]

Ur narrative was so soothing like ASMR. Oh and also informative! Keep up the great work!

[@geordiew2162]

Great video, thanks for the research!!

[@RDAmidwest]

These videos really charge me up!

[@rogersmoot6194]

As usual, Scotty, your presentations are most interesting, informative and never boring. I'm glad those of us who are motorists, are fortunate to have you as our virtual mechanic.

[@charlesegan3362]

Are you being sarcastic?

[@Striker9]

Dang scottie I really dig this style of video, so informative and detailed, and very well edited. Perfect voice over too

[@NecolasHamwi]

I really commend you for this new type of quality content. Your voice over is fantastic too. Keep it up!

[@RavenFJR]

Pretty cool stuff, nice video!!

[@namilolos]

That was an awesome video. Great content and animation with very clear descriptions 👍🏾

[@chrisdudfield3043]

just found this, I've been watching your vids for ages, Very different to your normal style of video, great job Scottie, very informative. Cheers,

[@ircimager]

it's a nice change from his usual animated conversation style and rapid-fire speech

[@Kaylin_h]

​@@ircimager Yes as long as it's a very temporary!! I watch him after a long day of seriousness, & still gain :)

[@philipread8733]

Brilliantly explained and thoroughly enjoyable. Well done sir

[@billhassa]

You came a long way man Good work

[@maddydog]

Another great video!! Thanks Scotty! Merry Christmas!

[@jimobrien84]

These high production history and tech videos like you used to do on Kilmer’s Garage are a treat

[@handymack5324]

Well done Scotty. I like informative videos like this one.

[@Camilaquiles]

Loved it. Thank you!!!

[@bcgrittner]

This was an explanation that the average person can understand. Well done, Scotty. I am not a young man. Will I see this in widespread use in my lifetime? I expect not.

[@zv8732]

I hope you live to see many more beautiful years!

[@mychevysparkevdidntcatchfi1489]

Hydrogen costs $16.50/gal equivalent gasoline (1kg = 1 gal) when gas is $2/gal. If Hydrogen is the future, I'm glad I won't see it widespread.

[@alwyn626]

Glad you understood it. Not me.

[@chiefxanaxbars]

Didnt finish video yet. But yeah the cost per gallon might be more, but if hydrogen powered cars can get 2x-4xs more life out of a full tank than a gas powered car can, sign me up. What if you only need 2 gallons to get you lets say like 200-400 miles.

[@michaelm3683]

Maybe. When i was in auto school back in 2007 i remember learning about them even though there was only 1 or 2 cars with this tech. fuel cell technology predates gas powered cars. In my opinion we will be seeing widespread use of fuel cells in cars in the next 10 years. Uk is looking to stop the sale of petroleum cars by 2030. With The democratic party in power in the usa we will find a strong push in the same direction, aka the green new deal. I myself have invested in stocks of fuel cell, battery, electric vehicles, and green power companies.

[@SMKreitzer1968]

Thanks Scotty! I remember hearing about Hydrogen as a fuel source back in the 70's. I thought it would power an internal combustion engine. I see it is being used a bit differently now. Stay safe Scotty, Merry Christmas.

[@detailfusion8528]

Best video of Scotty! Love it man.

[@RayyanGHunzai]

I use to watch your videos years ago, you have gain so much professionalism, thumbs up Beautifully explained with amazing animation. I am ready to buy my hydrogen car.

[@MrPasqual1]

I've seen only videos where Scotty speaks very loudly in front of old cars. I'm positively surprised by the calm tone, high quality and general valuable content of this video

[@MorganMadej]

I agree, a true renaissance!

[@EagleSlightlyBetter]

I like your voice. Unusual tenor for a documentary-style educational video but super effective!

[@skunkhome]

I like the idea of the hydrogen cassette. You just store in trailers and exchange like you do propane tanks.

[@simonshiels1]

Cheers respect for explanation

[@Paul-ou1rx]

I really like this format. Keep'em coming. I also like the other but this show "your stuff".

[@Longtack55]

Great informative clip Scotty!

[@mtaylor3771]

Great video!

[@lesmessbucilova2732]

I’m glad you did this video.

[@floridadog7773]

Scotty U definitely educate very well ! Thank U for All U do my Friend 👊

[@edikaramuratful]

Congratulations Scotty to start with 4K videos

[@ramiroalvarez5397]

Great information for the FUTURE!😊

[@gunwonk]

I heard of fuel cell technology over a decade ago. Glad to see it becomming a reality.

[@marvin1574]

These are awesome videos!!Learning alot!

[@DMVDigital703]

Hey Scotty, it’s been a few months since I’ve been on KZbin i love the new visuals but, i miss the yelling 😂😂 good work!

[@gregoryhill7553]

Thank you Scotty ; a video made plain & simple,.to the point...you-da-man!

[@mofofish_]

What an incredible video, thank you for the breakdown. I have a much better understanding of how all engines work now actually.

[@goldwolf0606]

What up Scotty! Just when I wanted to watch a Scotty video, a new one pops up!

[@aeldallkushi5882]

Scotty! You have saved my life before when my car wouldn’t start, I can’t thank you enough!

[@Bruce_Wayne35]

Are you talking about those super capacitor, battery-less car jump starters?

[@aeldallkushi5882]

@@Bruce_Wayne35 yup, bought one, left it in my truck for 3 months, never used it, started my car in 25 F weather

[@serbrighterunagainst9231]

@@Bruce_Wayne35 There's buses using super capacitors instead of batteries, in Belgrade, Serbia, noone mentions it.

[@shanedude91]

Sounds like really cool tech. I hope it starts to become cheap and practical in the coming years

[@johnwest3287]

Cheap and practical is the reason it isn't on the market. If they can't make big bucks if it and control the masses, it will never be. Welcome to planet GREED

[@charlessavoie2367]

Extremely smart, sharp mechanic.

[@davidelizabeth4933]

Thanks for supporting our troops. 🇺🇸👍 👨‍👩‍👧 ❤ 🖥 Scotty Kilmer

[@GreenPuppy17]

wow first time i hear scotty's normal calm voice

[@skylined5534]

He's got a great voice when he's doing these! I'd like to hear him narrate some audio books!

[@wolfsvein]

Very well done video

[@larrylegg8245]

Good job Scotty. Keep it up.

[@TheVelomobileChannel]

Hydrogen cars has this same problem than ICE cars. You can't refill the tank at home. With BEV I could charge the battery over night and in the morning I could have full battery. I could do my daily driving without need to worry about refilling. And then again charge the battery at home during the night. I'd say it's very convenient to not need to worry about filling the tank, ever.

[@stevenklinkhamer9069]

Nice to see that you could acknowledge the drawbacks to this fuel option as well. Very informative, well done.

[@Korixon.]

Ikr I like people who can look at the pros and cons

[@EddyFeyen]

Scotty great video as always

[@ef2b]

I work in the field. This was a nice video. A couple of things that might interest your and others: 1. The US DOE has just launched a program called the Hydrogen Shot that has the goal of making "green" hydrogen at $1/kg by the end of the decade. "Green" means made without fossil fuels and usually means electrolysis (splitting water with electricity). 2. Total emissions from a hydrogen vehicle using hydrogen from natural gas are less than those for gasoline because the hydrogen fuel cell and electric power train are so efficient. It's not what we want, but it is a place to start and as the hydrogen gets cleaner, the car gets better while if you buy a gasoline ICE vehicle, you are committed to 10 or more years of emissions. 3. It takes a lot of energy to transport and dispense hydrogen. That's not necessarily a problem because we have huge amounts of renewable resources (sun and wind). It is purely a matter of cost. 4. In the US, the focus may be shifting to hydrogen for heavy and medium duty trucks. They have the volume to store the hydrogen more easily and the economics of a truck run is totally different from the economics of a light duty vehicle. If I recall correctly, if you could make hydrogen at $5/kg, you'd be able to beat diesel for long haul trucking. We think we're close to that now. 5. It's hard to make electric vehicles go further than we see right now. Let me say that differently....there is a cost for having battery capacity or hydrogen capacity on the vehicle. For low capacity, like typical commuting, it is cheaper to provision with batteries. As the energy capacity goes up, it becomes cheaper to provision with hydrogen storage and fuel cell. This is the other reason why we're looking at heavy duty trucks, delivery trucks, and so forth. Decarbonizing them with batteries doesn't seem to make economic sense. Some things seem to _need_ hydrogen to decarbonize. For all of these technologies, there are huge savings if we could build at scale. We can't build at scale until people want them. They don't want them until we get prices down....which requires them to buy more. This is where government research comes in. We help clarify and reduce risk in the technology so that business and finance feel confident enough to take the needed risks.

[@souloftheage]

BTW: I'm VERY interested in what someone in the industry thinks of our present energy situation and how we will meet the challenge of climate change or be obliterated by it.

[@neutrino78x]

@@jamesvandamme7786 yeah it's probably battery for SUV and smaller, and hydrogen for things like trains and ships and airliners. :)

[@napoleonbonaparte1260]

Hydrogen combustion is in the works.

[@neutrino78x]

@@napoleonbonaparte1260 for aicraft yeah. For small cars battery is probably better.

[@James-rp4kp]

sorry, I thought this was supposed to show me why hydrogen vehicles are going to replace tesla.. is there a part 2 or something?

[@Seasonednuts]

Haha

[@impeachapeach9311]

​@@ElmerGLue Musk has backed the wrong horse with batteries. Ahead at the first bend but left for dead at the finish line. Toyota will see to that.

[@manuelkorivu3966]

Hydrogen efficiency is les more than electricity in car (45% for Hydrogen compare to about 95% for electric car, by memory). So Tesla and other electric car company don't have to worry!!😀 Simple like that! Be careful of desinformation!

[@impeachapeach9311]

@@manuelkorivu3966 Efficient? Depends if you have a few hours to spare to charge up batteries or fill up and go with hydrogen.

[@manuelkorivu3966]

@@impeachapeach9311 your choice ! Efficiency is efficiency and it will be what will win in the futur of electric car

[@kensalazar5986]

Wow Scotty it's a different video thank you so much for explaining how a Hyroden car works GREAT JOB like always 👍🙏🚒🚜🚔🚙🚘🚍🚐

[@wojciechzgodowski]

One thing all CNG cars failed to do. :. Instead of installing a pressure regulator right on the tank they runned high pressure 1000+ psi lines throughout the car and installed a pressure regulator next to the engine. That's why during accidents those lines break and things blow up. Hopefully Toyota installed the step down pressure regulator right on the tank and runned a low pressure line from the regulator to the fuel cell. . 😊

[@jamesfoley3018]

Glad to see someone talking about H technology.

[@per-ivarriise6048]

Very interesting presentation, thank you

[@kobenhill9252]

i will say this is one of the best videos you have ever made.

[@Rich77UK]

I agree 100%. I have thought this since seeing a Hydrogen fuel cell Honda Jazz in 2005.

[@keithmckinnon7047]

I totally agree Scotty, thing is they've been talking hydrogen for years and they claimed back then it was so sensitive and the vehicles could blow up easy was the excuse not to do it. I'm 63 and doubt I will own one but love the concept better than electric because on a cold rainy day with a fan, wipers, lights, radio, heater, etc. would use up a battery pretty quick.

[@Mystprism]

Lol I guess this is one way to say you have no idea what you're talking about.

[@fr9714]

I drive 2 teslas in cold. Nothing what you say is true.

[@motomikebuilder]

my dad touted this tech in the 70's during the gas shortage.

[@theragingplatypus4743]

My dad too except we were thinking of using electricity to split water and harness the hydrogen.

[@paradisefound100]

I think the main reasons why it wasn't available was because what would happen to Saudi Arabia and Syria and Libya etc. Also there is the ability to tax oil. Now saving the planet has caught on and is fashionable.

[@TURBOMIKEIFY]

Saw a 35 second video of the rear of a hydrogen corolla. It sounded really good when it drove off. I believe it was manual too! The future of cars can be more fun than I anticipated.

[@adam_helmsmasher8543]

I don't know about a manual tranny for these (although I didn't watch the video that you are talking about). From this video it looks like the car uses electrons from hydrogen gas to get it's energy, therefore I would presume that a hydrogen car would also use the same type of engine that a Tesla uses which can produce so many RPM's that there is no need to shift between different Drive gears. I definitely wish that in the future we can preserve the things that make driving fun like gasoline engines and shifting tho

[@delikurt6055]

hey thats some awsome stuff!

[@richardbeckwith4545]

Wow, what an extremely well produced video! Why so many dislikes?! Just out of interest, is the cost for hydrogen that you mention for blue or green hydrogen?

[@Nukes4You]

Scotty, this was a wonderfully produced video. You explained all of the basic concepts of fuel systems for cars in a way that is really easy to understand. I learned a lot from this video.

[@garyfoster7768]

Hey Scotty are you now a rocket scientist? Good job!

[@215DangerRuss]

I love the way you explain stuff,lol

[@kyvo6268]

Dang Scotty you again amazing video.

[@mikos321]

Would've been nice to have a Plugin hydrogen hybrid, basically a fuelcell car with a large enough battery to do short commutes with. Having the car charge overnight is very convienient since you would never have to stop at any fuel station for the normal commute.

[@cbaha4985]

So basically you can charge like a normal electric car but also use Hydrogen fuel as well?

[@theragingplatypus4743]

You really upped the price because of duplicate technology. Now, you need the battery bank and fuel cell. I see your point but you need to think about space, weight and cost.

[@nunya3163]

@@theragingplatypus4743 Higher price, and lower mileage due to the weight of the batteries.

[@GremlinSciences]

Instead of using a battery, capture the dihydrogen monoxide exhaust and let the owner plug the car in to separate it back into hydrogen and oxygen to refill the tank. There will be some losses this way so you will still need to refuel every once in a while, but it does let you stretch a single tank of hydrogen, or even refuel using purified, distilled water.

[@tomgreene7942]

@@theragingplatypus4743 No, basically every hydrogen powered fuel cell car is a hybrid already. To make it a plug in, it just takes the plugs, some electronics and a bigger battery.

[@ogied546]

I like the hydrogen car than ev. But we need infrastructure for filling stations

[@peroplayer167]

❤️

[@martyn_g]

And that's the issue. Based on what I've seen, it's six times the cost to set up a hydrogen station v regular petrol. And that's the rub. Not many operators are going to set one up when there are so few hydrogen cars.

[@Bruh-jt3xq]

It will happen over time, just how the electric car infrastructure has slowly increased over the past decade.

[@reiverdaemon]

@@Bruh-jt3xq difference is electricity is already ubiquitous. Not hard to wire charging stations to the local electric grid. Hydrogen needs unique storage and delivery systems, totally different

[@Bruh-jt3xq]

@@reiverdaemon just watch. It will come

[@KOBESOWNER]

Can’t wait for Honda’s version of this.

[@TheHailstorm77]

The Honda FCX Clarity Hydrogen Fuell Cell Car first came out in 2005 with Jamie Lee Curtis as the first celebrity to lease the vehicle. You could only lease it and it was only in California. Problem was it was poorly market and by time the patent was up, Toyota released the Mirai for both lease and buy. Honda screwed up on this big time as it was a great car too. They later came out the hybrid and electric car to test the market.

[@rafi6972]

Scotty, another great episode from you. Maybe my next car is hydrogen. Currently I am happy with my Lexus GS450h. Greetings from Austria

[@WilliamUD321]

Scotty you speak well and easy to understand, thank you for the info

[@williamarmstrong7199]

Except he has it all wrong as usual sorry. Hydrogen and cars will never happen. Ships and trains yes no problem but small cars? No overly expensive (uses a LOT of Platinum) need constant frequent servicing (filters are extremely sensitive & expensive) and can only be refuelled outside a city limit.

[@timp1293]

Hydrogen cars are like flying cars, promised but never delivered. Don’t bet your life on them.

[@Axesent77]

They already exist. There is a network of Hydrogen stations all over Japan. Also busses, that are able to power hospitals in a power outage.

[@TheSpiralProgression]

@@Axesent77 In Fact, Japan has already moved all their Public Transit to Hydro and are banking on Hydro to be their main source of energy, having the most Hydrogen Storage of any country on Earth

[@Davidsavage8008]

Best video'$ on you tube. This is ONE.

[@deanmoore8060]

Scott, hydrogen fuel cells have been used for years in forklifts. The BMW plant in Greer , SC uses hydrogen fuel cells in most of its forklifts. The hydrogen fuel cells require lot of maintenance as well as forklifts using them. It was discovered that hydrogen fuel cells do not work well in dirty environments

[@eskieman3948]

Then you don't use them in that application. Problem solved.

[@RC238297]

Scotty, Thank you for your review of Hydrogen vehicles and their use and value in the automotive market. I have a Honda Clarity FCV 2020/21. I did a lot of studying and searching for the best FCV value. The Honda clarity is hands down the best value. I drive very conservatively both on the streets and the freeways of Southern California. It may look a little "quirky" but when driving it is a pleasure. This is my 4th electric assist car. It is indeed an experimental car because of all the "perks" they give you. So, if you do have any problems remember the $15K in free Hydrogen, the California $4,500 rebate and the low downpayment and lease payment. I am a business man and have to drive part of the time to keep my business going. I am a life insurance agent with New York Life for the past 40 years. Based on the tax credits for mileage, the IRS is practically paying me to drive the car. I leased the FCV in late October 2020 and only have 3840 miles on the car. While the EV and FCV market only constitutes a very small proportion of the running ICE cars in California, it is the future. I agree that the cars will get cheaper in the future and the infrastructure will grow and bring the price of fuel down. In fact Shell Hydrogen station in Torrance Ca. sells H2 between 10AM and 2PM for $12.99. And now has extended the time for the reduced price from 8PM to 6AM every weekday. So, based on my wallet, the Honda FCV is the best value over the competition.

[@TheHailstorm77]

The Honda FCX Clarity Hydrogen Fuell Cell Car first came out in 2005 with Jamie Lee Curtis as the first celebrity to lease the vehicle. You could only lease it and it was only in California. Problem was it was poorly market and by time the patent was up, Toyota released the Mirai for both lease and buy. Honda screwed up on this big time as it was a great car too. They later came out the hybrid and electric car to test the market.

[@ambocc]

Ammonia is the better Hydrogen fuel source. Ammonia Fuel Cells are as powerful as Hydrogen Fuel cell with the added benefit that Ammonia is easier to handle because you don't need to highly compress it like Hydrogen.

[@alvarofernandez5118]

Do ammonia fuel cells react the ammonia directly, or do they split the hydrogen out in-line and just react the hydrogen?

[@kongstrong1938]

Ammonia is harder to come by

[@alvarofernandez5118]

@@kongstrong1938 you make it out of the hydrogen you're starting with and ambient nitrogen.

[@ambocc]

@@kongstrong1938 They have some new tech that is suppose to take water and air to make ammonia. Some electricity is required, but if they can mass produce it, it would solve a lot of problems.

[@robertguttman1487]

For many years I have been convinced that the hydrogen fuel cell car has it all over the electric car. Why? Because hydrogen is the single most abundant element in the universe. The reason so many dirigibles were filled with hydrogen rather than helium was because hydrogen is so much easier to produce, and so much less expensive. I believe that the only thing standing in the way of hydrogen-powered vehicles is the oil industry.

[@Slash1066]

The problem is that hydrogen has to be obtained from water electrolysis which is pointless as you may as well just use the electricity in a battery. Hydrogen is just too dangerous to use and transport, it will never become mainstream.

[@valkhorn]

@@Slash1066 Not to mention that Tesla is able to put superchargers up everywhere because the electricity grid is everywhere. They also don't require refueling. Ever. Imagine having to keep track of a fleet of hydrogen tanker trunks in order to supply all of your fueling stations. Plus you can charge your EV anywhere. I charge mine in my driveway. At home. Yes, the battery tech needs improvement, but with enough research it will get better.

[@Slash1066]

@@valkhorn Agree completely, hydrogen is just another liquid fuel and all the same problems of storage and transportation apply. Electricity is so much easier to deal with.

[@jefferyzielke7665]

@@valkhorn I think the electric car works just fine for most people on a day to day basis. I am a contractor by trade and might empty a battery before I get home some days. A hydrogen cell would be clean and give you some more range.

[@williamnicholson8133]

Hydrogen is extracted from natural gas . Separating it from water takes energy not releases it.

[@babusibalopi4917]

Great content. Intrinsic problems of hydrogen stored at high pressure can be eliminated by producing hydrogen on-board (by a reforming reactor) from hydrogen bearing liquids like bioethanol.

[@rokadamlje5365]

facepalm

[@paulremmey8268]

That was your best video ever 👍

[@pierre1360]

I laughed soooo hard when he said hydrogen cars don't have gasoline so you don't have to worry about fires

[@adamdanilowicz4252]

He's technicality not wrong - hydrogen fuel cell cars are safer than gasoline cars from that standpoint. Pressurised hydrogen quickly vents out and dissipated into the surrounding air, whereas gasoline pools down below the vehicle when it escapes. There are tests of this scenario online.

[@adamdanilowicz4252]

@@davidanalyst671 What...? I provide you with a reasonable, well researched response, and yet this is what you respond with...

[@pierre1360]

@@adamdanilowicz4252 Yea i'm aware of the tests. that's very true. But that doesn't mean you don't have to worry about fires.I'm just stating that it's a terrible thing to say to someone that doesn't know better.

[@KruPreng]

Just light a match after he sniff some hydrogen. He might learn then.

[@TheHumanSystem]

Excellent observation!

[@markmaifarth1822]

Hey Scotty I just learned about compressed hydrogen disk technology that much lighter and easier to get soon than waiting to charge batteries. Each disk can be recycled 150 times at a recycle plant. What do you think?

[@markfrancis4376]

Plasma Technoligies is the company , it's still proivate but rumblings are it's going to be bought out & likely it's tech put in the proverbial lock box, just too good & the big money can't make money on it.

[@chrismayer3919]

Hmmm… Sounds almost too good to be true 🤔

[@peterarmstrong8613]

Good work Scotty.

[@DannyoXXIII]

😱 Great Scott! 1.21 jiggawatts (gigawatts) is produced

[@bartjuhhh6416]

Definitely the future! Good explanation!

[@louisdelsesto2641]

I would love to see a video on using water to produce hydrogen to run a gasoline car . please do that .. your vids are great

[@ToneTraveler]

Stanley Allen Meyer died suspiciously after he developed patents to power a dune buggy with water. His last words were supposedly “they poisoned me.” They have been working on a water powered engine since the 1800’s. A good exploration is the book; “Water Car” by James Robert.

[@NegroIDC]

Damn Scotty didn't know you're a scientist too!

[@generalx5220]

Wow Scotty, this is different and very informative! Nice work!

[@tonycarey9731]

I have been a fan of hydrogen power for yonks - I am pleased that Governments are now looking seriously at the mass production of Hydrogen so that the technology, which is quite simple, can be further developed.

[@simonmartin2816]

We've been running hydrogen busses in north vancouver since the late 90's. We even have hydrogen at some of our gas stations.

[@ManyHeavens42]

Very good man ! I believe this is quantum evolution but who would believe me you missed your calling Scotty ,Go man,Go

[@itsmemayurpawar]

If Japanese are working on this, this is absolutely a future..

[@ccpmustfall6445]

@@ravenclawgamer6367 Hydrogen car makes more sense in Asia lol. Not everyone has a garage lmao

[@leonsam84]

no BEVs make more sense, hydrogen way less efficient. And BTW Hydrogen fuel cells are also electric vehicles

[@leonsam84]

@@ravenclawgamer6367 comparable batteries to what? They are also working on li-ion battery recycling

[@leonsam84]

@@ccpmustfall6445 You dont need a garage, there are outdoor charging stations everywhere.

[@leonsam84]

@@ravenclawgamer6367 Very few people travel 500km in one day (full charge). You can charge overnight.

[@darrenjones3681]

I started working with Toyota in 1986 and they had hydrogen prototypes running around then, I’m surprised it’s taken then this long to finally appear (think Honda had one called the clarity too) JCB (like a British Caterpillar plant /Agriculture and Construction vehicle manufacturer) have been working on their own hydrogen engine because they also realised that for commercial uses plug in isn’t practical. It also makes sense to have to stop say 200 miles to plug in a car is just silly

[@timeless9820]

it got to do with the technology. it wasnt advanced yet.

[@JamesBond-hu9rg]

I remember those. I have one. In my back 40! In Oregon. I’m a Toyota collector. They tried Diesel too. Which the USA Government shut that down . Ford had them to ‘84-87. I have the Prototype diesel ranger and fiesta.

[@alxcvdo7]

Oil Cartel guys! What else

[@user-ic7mv6bj4w]

Not commercially viable then from a business prospective plus not enough hydrogen filling stations even today in 2022

[@kingdongo4388]

‘Shareholders’

[@fletch989]

On 1st glance i swear the thumbnail was Dr Otto Octavius! 😂