1. Wesoff, Eric. “Why Is California Wasting Millions on Hydrogen Fuel Pumps?” Canary Media, 7 Mar. 2022, https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/hydrogen/why-is-california-wasting-millions-on-hydrogen-fuel-pumps#commento.

 

  1. Eric Wesoff critiques hydrogen as a viable fuel source in “Why Is California Wasting Millions on Hydrogen Fuel Pumps?” In his article he discusses how it is taking a long time and a lot of money to integrate it in society. to be hen it would already have mainstream integration, but it is not, and we see it struggling as Battery EV’s are rising in prevalence and popularity. This article explains that past and further investment into hydrogen powered cars and infrastructure surrounding it is a waste of time and money, with the rise of battery EVs. Not only do they out number HFCV in units sold, but also in different models available, and infrastructure support. He states the case that battery and charging advances will overcome any advantages that fuel-cell vehicles are presumed to have. According to this article, the focus on hydrogen is essentially a passing fad, that inefficiency surrounding it will soon be realized.

 

  1. Reading this article gave me impression that this source a hit-piece with its focus on the negative aspects surrounding hydrogen vehicles along with the frequently mentions of how battery EV’s are better. There is mostly the focus on supporting the fact that BEV are leaps and bounds ahead of anything that hydrogen could offer. While this could be true, he doesn’t mention other aspects of HV other than how its time has passed and the perceived negatives. While his information is supported and linked, the language he uses makes his bias clear. As a person that was interested in the topic and wanted to learn more, an article such as this would either make me lose interest in hydrogen vehicles or disregard his input, taking it with a grain of salt as he is an obviously a staunch opponent of the technology.

 

  1. Eric Wesoff is the editorial director at Canary media−an independent nonprofit journalism outlet focused on recording the transition to a decarbonized economy and society, especially the energy, transportation, industrial and building sectors. He has expertise in clean technology investing and finance, utility structures and regulatory climate, solar power, energy storage, microgrids and the electrical grid. He has served as senior editor for solar publication pv magazine and editor-in-chief at green technology market analysis and media firm Greentech Media. He has been published or quoted in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes and He is on the staff of the Silicon Valley IEEE Solar chapter, hosting events as a public speaker that has presented to many individuals involved in the field.

 

  1. This is an opinion/editorial style article style using citations, statistics and data, along with his own opinions and interpretations to criticize the implementation of Hydrogen fueled vehicles. He writes about energy sources and seems to have a focus on renewables although his articles are not exclusive. He is also highly critical of other alternative energy endeavors. His work can be viewed as credible the information he claimed was thoroughly backed up by other references and are linked in the article. But this format works because it allows him to focus on his opinions and feelings of hydrogen fueled vehicles. He is able to use the data that fits his narrative. He does not need to provide the whole context, only what is needed. That makes it much easier to make your opinion stick with people.