Why electric?

I am very impressed with the speed in which the new "planetarch" made his first green commitment. It is a very welcome sign.

I am just worried whether or not he has looked at the issue closely or at all.

The sustainable and eco-responsible future for cars has moved on from electric to hydrogen powered cars. The cost is less, the benefits are higher and as an eco-responsible automotove solution hydrogen power is more sustainable than electric power.

Is he just misinformed or is there a hidden driven by the automotive lobbies of US to make a quick buck?