Hyundai also notes that the successor, the Nexo fuel cell vehicle, is in mass production. Replacement fuel cells for that vehicle are available for a more reasonable price of 41,650 ($45,000).

This new Hyundai fuel-cell model will arrive within two years, and will have 30 percent more range than the current Tucson Fuel Cell, according to a recent Nikkei report.

Now, things have picked up for the alternative fuel market, making it a worthwhile area for development. The second iteration of the hydrogen Tucson will best the Toyota in range, boasting 348 ...