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Commercial vehicles in China: Fuel cell instead of hydrogen engine

From Henrik Bork | Translated by AI 3 min Reading Time

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At the IAA Transportation 2024 in Hanover, there will be some commercial vehicles with fuel cells. The technology also appears to be gaining ground in China against the hydrogen engine.

Trucks with hydrogen tank: Fuel cell technology is becoming increasingly affordable.(Image: Daimler Truck AG)
Trucks with hydrogen tank: Fuel cell technology is becoming increasingly affordable.
(Image: Daimler Truck AG)

In China, a market for commercial vehicles with fuel cells is currently developing. Apparently, this is happening earlier than in other regions of the world. The Chinese government and industry are hoping for future market leaders in this segment—there are various reasons for this.