South Korea's Ambitious 2025 Hydrogen Vehicle Subsidy Plan Unveiled
Key Ideas
  • South Korea's Ministry of Environment announced a 2025 hydrogen vehicle subsidy plan to support the purchase of 11,000 hydrogen passenger cars, 2,000 hydrogen buses, and hydrogen-powered trucks and street-cleaning vehicles.
  • New guidelines introduce stricter performance standards for hydrogen buses, with subsidies now granted based on fuel cell output, range per charge, and maintenance center requirements in each region.
  • The plan includes funding for the replacement of hydrogen fuel cells in buses, the establishment of new hydrogen refueling stations, and aims to boost the adoption of hydrogen vehicles to align with the country's zero-emissions strategy.
  • Despite falling short of adoption targets, the government remains committed to promoting hydrogen vehicles through expanded subsidies, stricter standards, and improved infrastructure to bridge the gap between goals and achievements.
South Korea's Ministry of Environment recently revealed its ambitious 2025 hydrogen vehicle subsidy plan, aiming to bolster the adoption of hydrogen vehicles in the country. The plan includes provisions to support the purchase of various types of hydrogen vehicles, including passenger cars, buses, trucks, and street-cleaning vehicles. It also details stricter guidelines for subsidies, emphasizing fuel cell output, range per charge, and the establishment of maintenance centers for hydrogen buses in different regions. The government allocated funds for the replacement of hydrogen fuel cells in buses, as well as the installation of new hydrogen refueling stations across the nation. Despite previous challenges in meeting adoption targets, the Ministry of Environment remains optimistic and committed to promoting hydrogen vehicles as part of South Korea's zero-emissions strategy. By enhancing subsidies, implementing stricter standards, and enhancing infrastructure, the government aims to bridge the gap between current adoption rates and its goals for hydrogen vehicle proliferation.
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