# Cost-Effective Hydrogen Batteries Loop Energy Announced an Efficient Hydrogen Fuel Cell System By Colin Smith | Published 2022-09-19 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/s1200 References: [autoblog](https://www.autoblog.com/2022/09/19/loop-energy-hydrogen-fuel-cell-efficiency/) & [loopenergy](https://loopenergy.com/)  Loop Energy announced that its latest 'S1200' hydrogen fuel cell system delivers fuel economy and cost-efficiency that rivals diesel power, when used in large trucks. As for more specific numbers, Loop Energy noted that a truck can travel 111 miles on $100 of hydrogen fuel, whereas the same truck could travel 109 miles on $100 of diesel fuel. Loop Energy believes that hydrogen is a viable [alternative to electric vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/battery-electric-vehicles) as the automobile industry makes a much needed shift toward eco-friendliness and sustainability. The CEO of Loop Energy, Ben Nyland, stated in a comment to [Reuters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metamobility): "This brings the future forward. This product delivers the economics that are needed for adoption today," showing that the company believes there is a very real market interest in adopting [hydrogen fuel cell technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/energy-corp), especially given that hydrogen engines only emit water. Image Credit: Loop Energy ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 13% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Efficient Hydrogen Fuel Cell System:** There is an opportunity for companies to develop more cost-effective and efficient hydrogen fuel cell systems that rival traditional diesel power like Loop Energy's 'S1200' - **Viable Alternative to Electric Vehicles:** As the need for eco-friendliness and sustainability continues to grow, hydrogen could be a viable alternative to electric vehicles, creating an opportunity for research and development in this area - **Economical Hydrogen Fuel:** Improvements in the cost-efficiency of hydrogen fuel compared to traditional fuels create an opportunity for companies to invest in technology to produce hydrogen fuel at a more affordable price, like Loop Energy's 'S1200' ### Where This Applies - **Automotive Industry:** The automotive industry should explore adoption of hydrogen fuel cell technology as a viable alternative to the traditional methods of powering vehicles - **Renewable Energy Industry:** The renewable energy industry could explore hydrogen fuel cell technology as a potential replacement for electric vehicles, creating opportunities for investment and growth - **Energy Storage Industry:** The energy storage industry could invest in research and development of more efficient and cost-effective hydrogen fuel cell systems for use in large trucks and other vehicles ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyryd.md) - [Hydrogen-Powered eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alpha-neo-ebike.md) - [Hydrogen-Powered Refuse Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/refuse-truck.md) - [Hyrdogen-Powered Off-Road Racers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glickenhaus.md) - [Hydrogen Fuel Supplies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-hydrogen-cartridge.md) - [Truck-Focused Lithium Power Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dragonfly-energy.md) - [Hydrogen Fuel Cell SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-honda-crv-efcev.md) - [Hydrogen-Electric Race Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaussin.md) - [Portable Hydrogen Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyper-fuel.md)