Driving Towards a Hydrogen-Fueled Future: Experts Call for Policy Support in Europe
Key Ideas
- H2Accelerate report highlights the need for 70,000-85,000 hydrogen fuel cell heavy-duty vehicles by 2030 to meet EU's emission reduction goals.
- Industry leaders stress the necessity of 3,000-3,600 high-capacity hydrogen refuelling stations to support the growing fleet of hydrogen vehicles.
- Policy recommendations include achieving competitive total cost of ownership for hydrogen vehicles through carbon taxes, credits, and exemptions.
- Collaboration with major industry players like Daimler Truck and Volvo aims to advance the hydrogen infrastructure in Europe to reach 2030 targets.
A new report from H2Accelerate emphasizes the essential role of hydrogen vehicles in achieving the European Union's target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions from heavy-duty vehicles by 45% by 2030. The report suggests that between 70,000 and 85,000 hydrogen fuel cell heavy-duty vehicles will be required by the end of the decade. Additionally, experts foresee the need for 3,000-3,600 high-capacity hydrogen refuelling stations to support the anticipated growth in hydrogen vehicles, aiming for up to 15 million on the roads by 2030. The H2Accelerate collaboration, consisting of industry giants like Daimler Truck and Volvo, calls for policy interventions to facilitate the development of hydrogen infrastructure across Europe. Key recommendations include making the total cost of ownership for hydrogen vehicles competitive with diesel trucks, possibly through carbon taxes and incentives. These measures, such as road toll reductions and tax exemptions, aim to promote the adoption of zero-emission vehicles like hydrogen fuel cells. While acknowledging the challenges in transitioning to hydrogen technology, industry leaders are optimistic about the collaborative efforts with the European Commission to craft a roadmap for achieving the 2030 targets for decarbonizing the transportation sector.
Topics
Fuel Cells
Decarbonisation
Transportation Industry
Infrastructure Development
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Policy Support
Heavy-duty Vehicles
European Commission
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