To the editor: I am a member of the California Hydrogen Car Owners Association, which promotes the use of hydrogen for our cars. As for the limited supply of hydrogen for cars, what I can offer is the following:
When the automobile was set to replace the horse and buggy in the early 20th century, gasoline was hard to come by. When electric cars became widely available in the early 21st century, finding reliable charging stations was a problem (and remains a problem).
In the years since hydrogen-powered cars became available, finding gas stations has also been a problem. Class action lawsuits won't solve the problem.
Infrastructure isn't something that's installed overnight; it takes time to build. And as a Toyota Mirai owner, I'm patient. Hydrogen is the fuel of the future, today.
Stephen Mirkin, North Hollywood
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To the editor: It seems to be a consistent pattern that there is not enough infrastructure in place before we have a significant number of electric and hydrogen vehicles on the roads.
Not only is the problem with hydrogen stations obvious, but there is also a shortage of available electric vehicle charging stations. Why would anyone buy a vehicle that doesn't pollute the air and can't be refueled when needed?
Can you imagine any municipality allowing builders to begin construction of homes without first ensuring that roads, gas lines, electrical wires, and water and sewer lines are complete?
Frank Deni, Lake ForestCalifornia.
