Overcoming Obstacles: The Path to Green Hydrogen Vehicle Adoption in Europe
Key Ideas
- The lack of refuelling stations is a significant barrier to the mass adoption of fuel cell vehicles in Europe, requiring government support for economic viability.
- The Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation aims to have refuelling stations at urban nodes and along key transport networks to promote hydrogen vehicle uptake.
- Johnson Matthey, a leader in sustainable technologies, emphasizes the importance of not only infrastructure but also hydrogen generation and policies to support sustainable mobility.
- The company collaborates with OEMs to provide customised solutions like catalyst coated membranes and advanced catalyst technology for emission control and system optimization.
Mike Petch from Johnson Matthey addresses the challenges hindering the mass adoption of fuel cell vehicles (FCEVs) in Europe, emphasizing the crucial need for refuelling stations and government support. The company highlights the importance of resolving the infrastructure-demand cycle and advocates for investments and policies to foster the growth of green hydrogen initiatives. Johnson Matthey's expertise in sustainable technologies, including catalyst coated membranes and advanced catalyst technology, aligns with their mission for zero-emission mobility. They collaborate with OEMs to provide customised solutions and are actively involved in the Global Hydrogen Mobility Coalition. The article discusses the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation, aiming for widespread deployment of refuelling stations by 2030. While financial support and regulations are progressing, organizations like Hydrogen Europe suggest that more investment is required to meet industry needs. Johnson Matthey's approach encompasses not just infrastructure but also the production of hydrogen and policy implementation to drive sustainable mobility forward. The article also introduces Mobility Portal Data, a platform offering market intelligence for smart decision-making in the automotive sector.
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