# Smart Gas-Less Cars Hyundai Set to Release their Hydrogen Fuel Cell Cars in 2012 By Amanda Chang | Published 2010-09-08 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyundai-hydrogen-fuel-cell-car References: [greenoptimistic](http://www.greenoptimistic.com/2010/08/31/hyundai-fcv-fuel-cell-car-launch/) & [hyundai](http://www.hyundai.co.uk/) Competitive sales are the life of most individuals of today's world which is why the people of Hydundai are looking to sell their [Hyundai](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyundai-vision-fk-concept) hydrogen fuel cell car in 2012 -- approximately three years before their competitors ([Honda](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fcevs), [Toyota](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-showcases), etc.). Yes, it is increasingly becoming more and more efficient (and cheaper) to have hydrogen fueled cars. As for pricing, Hyundia plans to beat Toyota's price tag of $50, 000. **Implications** - With concerns about the health of the environment being pushed to the front of many consumer's minds, companies would be wise to consider more eco-friendly options when designing their products. In doing so, businesses will appeal to those consumers who have the environment's best interest at heart. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Hydrogen Fuel Cell Cars:** Opportunity for companies to develop and market hydrogen fuel cell cars, catering to eco-conscious consumers. - **Competitive Sales in Hybrid Cars:** Opportunity to compete in the growing market of hybrid cars with the introduction of hydrogen fuel cell cars. - **Environmentally Friendly Products:** Shift towards designing and offering more eco-friendly options to meet the demands of environmentally conscious consumers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive Industry:** Potential disruption in the automotive industry with the introduction of hydrogen fuel cell cars. - **Energy Industry:** Opportunity for the energy industry to explore and invest in the production and distribution of hydrogen as a fuel source. - **Consumer Electronics Industry:** Possibility of incorporating hydrogen fuel cell technology into consumer electronics, creating a new market for sustainable devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [American FCEVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fcevs.md) - [Hydrogen Fuel Cell SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-honda-crv-efcev.md) - [Hydrogen Fuel Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-showcases.md) - [Traditional Vehicle Hydrogen Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corolla-cross-hydrogen-concept.md) - [Cost-Effective Hydrogen Batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/s1200.md) - [Hydrogen-Powered Race Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-gr-h2-racing-concept.md) - [Hydrogen Fuel Supplies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-hydrogen-cartridge.md) - [Hydrogen-Powered Supercar Teasers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alpine-a4810.md) - [Hydrogen-Electric Racecars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/missionh24.md)