Hungary is launching its first ever hydrogen-powered public bus service between Budapest and nearby Vecsés, the state secretary for climate, energy policy and the development of the circular economy said on Wednesday.
The test service will run for just over three weeks under Hungary’s Green Bus Programme, Attila Steiner said at the bus’s unveiling, adding that it would provide useful information on the everyday use of hydrogen technology.
The project is being organised by the HUMDA Hungarian Motorsport and Green Mobility Development Agency using a Solaris Urbino 12 electric hydrogen fuel cell bus that will be operated by national bus carrier Volánbusz.
Photo: MTI
The transport sector accounts for around a fifth of Hungary’s CO2 emissions, Steiner said, adding that the country would need to implement significant changes to achieve climate neutrality by 2050.
inside the new bus. Photo: MTI
Hungary’s government approved the National Hydrogen Strategy last year, he noted, adding that a hydrogen association had also been launched with the participation of industry players.
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Source: MTI
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It’s a good thing to have hydrogen powered buses.
Hydrogen powered vehicles are inferior to electric vehicles in the long run and will not last for a long time, but there is not enough material or production to electrify all vehicles – nor is there enough electricity to power them, as EU has totally failed their energy policies, like expected from the absolute clowns of EU.
Hydrogen is especially useful for city buses since they are running a small loop and can easily return to main depot for hydrogen refueling, thus requiring minimal hydrogen infrastructure.
However, we should keep in mind that hydrogen will very likely be only an interim solution, as electricity makes so much more sense as an usable, access-anywhere energy form. Therefore I recommend minimizing long-term investment in the hydrogen technology and maximizing investment in electric technology. 80-20 rule is good.