Why only hydrogen is regarded as fuel of future and not other elements?

Question

I have basic idea of working of hydrogen fuel cell but why just hydrogen? Isn’t there any better or maybe cheaper alternative?
(I know it’s bit complex for but I would appreciate your answers)

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Answer 1

Methanol is also pretty popular actually.

Maersk recently purchased ships that can run on methanol expecting this to become more abundant.