According to Popular Science, hydrogen-powered vehicles are facing hurdles in achieving widespread adoption due to infrastructure limitations. While the technology continues to advance, the current landscape favors battery electric vehicles, primarily due to the availability of charging stations and the existing electrical grid. Sergey Paltsev from the MIT Energy Initiative highlighted issues such as inadequate fueling infrastructure, energy-conversion inefficiencies, and high hydrogen fuel prices. The U.S. has significantly more public EV charging stations compared to hydrogen fueling stations, with most of the latter concentrated in California. Challenges like operational issues at hydrogen stations were evident in a recent lawsuit against Toyota. Despite these obstacles, hydrogen technology holds promise in heavy-load sectors where battery-electric vehicles may be less efficient, potentially leading to increased infrastructure development for hydrogen. Paltsev also mentioned geopolitical concerns that could make battery materials scarce, creating opportunities for hydrogen-powered vehicles in the future. While the road ahead for hydrogen-powered vehicles may not be smooth in the next few years, there are optimistic pathways for their growth and integration into the transportation sector.