Exploring Hydrogen Adoption and Vehicle Technologies with NewHydrogen CEO and University of Houston Expert
Key Ideas
- Discussion highlights hydrogen's advantages for heavy-duty vehicles and aviation over battery electric vehicles.
- Challenges in hydrogen adoption are addressed, including infrastructure development and vehicle availability.
- Dr. Rajashekara emphasizes the potential of hydrogen in various transportation sectors, particularly in aviation for longer distances and quicker refueling.
NewHydrogen (OTCMKTS:NEWH) released a podcast featuring CEO Steve Hill and Dr. Kaushik Rajashekara, a Distinguished Professor at the University of Houston. Dr. Rajashekara, drawing from his experience at GM and Rolls-Royce, discussed the adoption of hydrogen and vehicle technologies. He highlighted that hydrogen fuel cells are more suitable for heavy-duty vehicles and aviation, while battery electric vehicles are better for passenger transport. The discussion covered challenges in hydrogen infrastructure development and potential applications in various transportation sectors. Dr. Rajashekara emphasized the advantages of hydrogen in aviation, particularly for longer distances and quicker refueling compared to batteries. Furthermore, in a separate announcement, Dr. Rajashekara shared insights from his career at General Motors and Rolls-Royce, focusing on electric and hybrid propulsion systems. He discussed his involvement in fuel cell technology and the challenges faced in hydrogen adoption, mentioning the slow progress due to high costs and lack of refueling stations. Dr. Rajashekara believes that hydrogen fuel cells are better suited for heavy-duty vehicles, such as buses, trucks, and ships.