Comparing petrol and green hydrogen fuel involves several factors, including

mileage, environmental impact, and efficiency. It's important to note that "green"
hydrogen is produced using renewable energy sources through a process called
electrolysis, which involves splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen. Here's a
comparison based on a 10 km reference distance using a basic car:

1. Mileage:

Petrol:

- The mileage of a car running on petrol can vary based on factors like engine
efficiency, vehicle type, and driving conditions.
- On average, a typical small car might have a mileage of around 12-15 kilometers
per liter (km/l) of petrol.

Green Hydrogen:

- Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles are still relatively uncommon, but their efficiency
varies. They generally offer a longer range compared to battery electric vehicles, but
it's measured in terms of distance per kilogram of hydrogen (km/kg).
- The mileage equivalent of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles can vary significantly, but it's
often in the range of 50 to 70 km/kg of hydrogen.

2. Environmental Impact:

Petrol:
- Burning petrol emits carbon dioxide (CO2) and other pollutants, contributing to air
pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.
- The extraction, refinement, and transportation of petrol also have negative
environmental impacts.

Green Hydrogen:

- Green hydrogen, produced using renewable energy sources like solar or wind
power, has the potential to be a clean and sustainable fuel.
- When used in a fuel cell vehicle, the only emission is water vapor, making it a
zero-emission option if produced using renewable energy.

Comparison:
- Mileage: In terms of mileage, green hydrogen fuel cell vehicles generally have a
higher potential range per kilogram of hydrogen compared to the range of a basic
petrol-powered car per liter of petrol.

- Environmental Impact: Green hydrogen is more environmentally friendly since its

usage produces only water vapor as a byproduct, as long as it's produced using
renewable energy sources. Petrol combustion, on the other hand, releases carbon
dioxide and other pollutants into the atmosphere.

However, it's important to consider the broader context and challenges:

- Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles currently need more availability and infrastructure for
refueling, making them less practical for widespread adoption compared to
conventional petrol vehicles.

- The production of green hydrogen can still be energy-intensive and expensive,

depending on the availability of renewable energy sources and the efficiency of
electrolysis.

As technology and infrastructure continue to develop, green hydrogen might

become a more viable and practical alternative to petrol in terms of both mileage
and environmental impact.