FirstElement Fuel’s Shane Stephens on hydrogen trucks’ long-term advantage (Part II)

FirstElement Fuel’s Shane Stephens on hydrogen trucks’ long-term advantage (Part II)

Author: Automotive News July 28, 2024 Duration: 29:00
Although hydrogen may cost more initially, the FirstElement Fuel co-founder and chief business development officer argues hydrogen-powered trucks will be more efficient and viable than battery-electric counterparts at scale.

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