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Time to get real: amid the hydrogen hype, let’s talk about what will actually work – The Conversation AU
Tesla founder Elon Musk has described hydrogen-powered cars as “mind-bogglingly stupid”. So is he right?

For 50 years hydrogen has been championed as a clean-burning gas that could help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The idea of a hydrogen economy is now enjoying a new wave of enthusiasm but it is not a silver bullet.
Amid the current hydrogen hype, there is little discussion about when the technology can realistically become commercially viable, or the best ways it can be used to cut emissions.
Australia must use hydrogen intelligently and strategically. Otherwise, we risk supporting a compara…
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