2016 Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell
So far, Canadians haven’t warmed up to electric vehicles, but a new study found there’s a strong appetite for hydrogen fuel-cell electric and non gasoline-powered vehicles.
Canadian research company Ipsos Reid conducted a poll on behalf of Hyundai Auto Canada, and determined 77 per cent of the nearly 1,500 Canadians polled see hydrogen fuel-cell powered vehicles as “the way of the future.”
The survey also found three of four polled do want to drive a vehicle not powered by gasoline, but they’re not keen on traditional battery electric vehicles (BEVs). Most respondents found charging BEVs a pain and a hassle to drive.
“Canadians have spoken. The appetite for hydrogen-powered vehicles is strong, and 80 per cent of people agree that they would like the government to provide more support for the technology,” said Don Romano, President and CEO of Hyundai Auto Canada Corp., in a written release.
“Now that we have made fuel-cell vehicles available to Canadians, the hydrogen refuelling infrastructure must follow to support further expansion. It’s time for other automotive manufacturers, governments, the hydrogen industry and citizens to join us in this initiative to create a healthier environment for the next generation.”
