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Compared with traditional bicycles and electric bicycles, hydrogen bicycles have many significant advantages, which are mainly reflected in environmental protection, endurance and convenience of use, as follows:
1. Environmental protection and zero emission
Hydrogen bicycles are powered by hydrogen fuel cells, which only emit water vapor when working, and are completely free of pollutants such as carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxides. They are far more air-friendly and environmentally friendly than fuel vehicles, and are also better than some electric vehicles that rely on thermal power generation for charging.
2. Long battery life
A tank of hydrogen (usually a few dozen grams) can support a hydrogen-powered bicycle to travel 50-100 kilometers. The range is far longer than that of ordinary electric bicycles (usually 30-70 kilometers), and is close to or exceeds that of some fuel-assisted bicycles, which can meet the needs of medium and long-distance travel.
3. Fast hydrogenation speed
It only takes 3 to 5 minutes to refill hydrogen, which is comparable to the refueling speed of a fuel vehicle and much faster than the several hours of charging time for an electric bicycle. This greatly reduces waiting time and improves usage efficiency.
4. Lightweight and flexible structure
The weight of the hydrogen fuel cell system and hydrogen storage tank is relatively controllable, and the weight of the entire vehicle is usually lighter than that of an electric vehicle equipped with a large-capacity battery, making it more labor-saving to ride and easier to carry.
5. Stable low temperature performance
Hydrogen fuel cells can still work normally in low temperature environments (such as -20℃), while the endurance of traditional lithium battery electric vehicles will be greatly reduced in low temperatures. Therefore, hydrogen bicycles are more practical in cold areas.
6. Low reliance on energy supplements
Hydrogen can be produced in a variety of ways (such as electrolysis of water, industrial by-product hydrogen, etc.). If the hydrogen refueling station network is gradually improved in the future, its energy replenishment flexibility will be better than electric vehicles that rely on power grid charging.
However, the popularization of hydrogen-powered bicycles currently still faces problems such as insufficient hydrogen refueling station facilities and high costs of hydrogen storage tanks. But in the long run, its advantages in environmental protection and endurance make it one of the important options for future green travel.