Looking at the data from Wikipedia and commentators suggest we see the a hydrogen dead end in China. Few commentators have been as critical as Michael Barnard in a Clean Technica article. The post ten reasons by hydrogen is dead goes through why hydrogen fuel cell vehicles are not viable for transportation.
Hydrogen fuel cell technology for public transport shows promise and is actively being developed and tested globally. However stiff competition from battery electric technology, which is more scalable and economically viable for widespread public transport applications. The future of hydrogen in public transport might lie in niche applications or regions. It is only where advantages over electric solutions are more pronounced, or where local conditions favor its adoption. Hydrogen fuel cells in public transport is still in the test phase or cautious exploration rather than full-scale adoption.
Hydrogen In Forshan and in China
| Forshan | Electric Vehicles | Hydrogen Vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Cars | 171,000 to 232,000 | FCEV = 85 |
| Buses | 2,500 | 379 across 32 routes |
| Trucks | 2,000, to 5,000 | 595 |
| Trams | 35 lines | 1, failed |
| China | Total Vehicles | Electric Vehicles | Hydrogen Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cars | 420m | 10m | 3,000 to 5,000 |
| Buses | 680,000 | 455,000 | 8,400 |
| Trains | 62,000 train sets | 1 test | |
| Trucks | 30 m | 25,000 | 5,000 |
More Reading
- Foshan’s Hydrogen Transportation Market Strategy Derailed By Battery Dominance Sept 2024 https://cleantechnica.com/2024/09/11/foshans-hydrogen-transportation-market-strategy-derailed-by-battery-dominance/
