Hyundai created a stunning hydrogen concept that should make Honda and Toyota nervous

Hyundai's luxury brand Genesis unveiled a hydrogen-powered concept at the New York Auto Show in April - and it shows the direction other automakers in the space should be taking.

The bone-white concept won't ever enter production, but it does send an interesting message about the futuristic vehicles. Mainly, that hydrogen fuel cells can work in SUVs, and automakers pursuing the nascent technology may want to seriously consider ditching sedans in favor of larger vehicles.

Toyota and Honda are currently leading in the hydrogen space. Sales are still low, however, as the vehicles are only available in California, which has invested heavily in its hydrogen infrastructure.

But the two automakers' hydrogen options, the Toyota Mirai and Honda Clarity, are both small sedans. At a time where SUV demand is continuing to boom, installing the futuristic powertrain in a stunning SUV could be the best way to draw interest as both companies look to introduce hydrogen vehicles in the Northeast.

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