There’s been considerable debate among advocates of battery-electric and hydrogen fuel-cell cars over which technology is better for the environment. While neither vehicle type produces any tailpipe emissions, their overall emissions vary depending on the fuels and processes used to generate electricity or produce hydrogen. A new study indicates battery-electric cars have an advantage in this area. DON’T MISS: Toyota to offer electric car in 2020 as fuel-cell sales struggle Battery-electric cars are better at…
Study: Battery-electric cars cheaper, better at cutting emissions than fuel cells
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