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Why are hydrogen fuel cells a great option for vehicle transport?
The key benefits of hydrogen fuel for transport are that it offers similar refueling times and driving ranges as conventional fuels. Achieving equivalent performance to todays gasoline and diesel vehicles is a critical decision point for consumers that would like to switch to zero emission vehicles.
Why is hydrogen used in heavy transport?
Hydrogen is particularly suitable as a fuel for freight transport vehicles because of its high energy density, with one kilogram of hydrogen delivering the same power as a gallon of diesel. It is also much quicker to refuel a hydrogenpowered vehicle than recharging one with an electric motor.
Are hydrogen vehicles eco friendly?
Public Health and Environment Emissions from gasoline and diesel vehicles—such as nitrogen oxides, hydrocarbons, and particulate matter—are a major source of this pollution. Hydrogen-powered fuel cell electric vehicles emit none of these harmful substances—only water (H2O) and warm air.
How many hydrogen fuel cell vehicles are there in China?
From 2015 to 2018, we have been in the growth period of the hydrogen economy in China with over 45 different hydrogen fuel cell vehicles listed as commercially available across all provinces as of May 2018. The hydrogen infrastructure in China continues to grow with 16 HRS in operation & hundreds of FCEVs in operation.
How can China’s policy support hydrogen technology?
Varying policy support for hydrogen across China, courtesy of Energy Iceberg. Given the gap between targets and today’s reality, opportunities exist for both domestic and non-domestic corporates to invest in and capitalize on a range of innovation across the hydrogen value chain. Today, most of China’s hydrogen comes from coal.
How big is China’s hydrogen market?
In 2018, China produced more than 8 million tons of hydrogen, about double of that in the U.S. (4.3 million). What China looks to reform, however, is the contributing sources of its hydrogen market.
Why is China lagging behind in liquid hydrogen storage and transportation?
Moreover, China lacks experience and technology in liquid hydrogen storage and transportation, Liquid hydrogen storage technology does exist— but only used in aerospace and defense sectors. Metallic hydrogen storage and organic liquid storage are both in a very nascent stage. Meanwhile, China is slow in building up gas pipeline infrastructure.