Pathways to a Hydrogen Future seeks to untangle the competing visions of a hydrogen economy, explain the trade-offs and obstacles and offer recommendations for a path forward. The results are based on a detailed simulation model developed at Sandia National Laboratories: "The Hydrogen Futures Simulation Model" (H2Sim)

H2Sim is a high-level strategic tool for evaluating the economic and environmental trade-offs of alternative hydrogen production, storage, transport, and end use options in the year 2020. Pathways to a Hydrogen Future includes an executive version of H2Sim allowing readers to explore the various scenarios discussed. H2Sim's ease of use and ability to provide answers to these types of questions make it a powerful educational and policy making tool.

The model's structure is ideal for exploring "what-if" questions, such as:

• Can fuel cell vehicles (FCVs) compete economically with current cars if the FCVs are 2.5 times as efficient?
• Should the hydrogen be produced at fueling stations or at central locations and transported to fueling stations?