Dijon Métropole celebrated the inauguration of its first green hydrogen production and distribution station on June 24, 2024. The station, part of a 100 million euro project, marks the beginning of an ambitious plan to transition the city's bus fleet and waste management vehicles to carbon-free options. Currently, two hydrogen-powered garbage trucks are operational in the area, with plans for more vehicles to join by the end of the year. By 2035, the entire bus fleet, comprising 50 to 60 vehicles, will have switched to either hydrogen or electric power, showcasing a significant commitment to sustainability and emission reduction. The station's impact is substantial, with an estimated annual reduction of 1,200 tonnes of CO2 emissions, equivalent to 10 million kilometers of city car journeys. Equipped with three pumps capable of delivering hydrogen at 350 bars, the station can produce 430kg of hydrogen daily, allowing for around twenty heavy vehicles to be refueled each day. The inauguration ceremony, attended by local dignitaries including François Rebsamen and Marie-Guite Dufay, emphasized the importance of green hydrogen as a key energy source for the future. Dufay praised Dijon for its courage in spearheading such an innovative project and highlighted the necessity of cost reduction to drive wider adoption of hydrogen technology in heavy mobility sectors. The overall sentiment surrounding the project is positive, with stakeholders recognizing the station's role in establishing a large-scale hydrogen ecosystem in the region and setting an example for sustainable transportation initiatives.