‘Hydrogen Mobility’ projects have begun around the world. These are combining the efforts of industry and government to plan the introduction of fleets of vehicles and refuelling stations to raise the profile of hydrogen as a fuel and prove its viability. In Ireland, initial hydrogen mobility discussions are occurring, but are at a very early stage.
Hydrogen differentiates itself more clearly from full battery electric vehicles when the weight of vehicles are heavier – so application of fuel cell technology for use in buses, trucks, trains and boats is progressing quickly.
Closer to home, Wrighbus is a leading hydrogen vehicle developer who remains committed to hydrogen with the introduction of a new double deck model which will be used in various cities with hydrogen infrastructure. Hydrogen when used as a transport fuel not only offers a way to decarbonise road transport, but can create local economic growth, improves work-force skills, diversify the energy solution and improve the environment.