Exponent, a premium engineering and scientific consulting firm, discusses the Environmental Protection Agency's new auto emissions standards focusing on reducing carbon dioxide emissions from passenger cars by nearly 50% by 2032. The push towards electric vehicles (EVs) has led to increased demand for fast charging infrastructure, prompting exploration into alternative solutions like hydrogen fuel cells. Hydrogen, a carbon-free fuel, is being tested for various transport modes, including long-distance trucks and aircraft, presenting itself as a sustainable energy source. Companies are now looking into using hydrogen for EV charging, offering benefits like independent operation, scalability, and dual compatibility for charging both BEVs and FCEVs. Despite its environmental advantages, safety considerations regarding hydrogen's flammability and storage efficiency must be addressed for widespread adoption in EV charging networks.