Hydrogen Fleets Are More Expensive to Maintain than Battery & Even Diesel
Main Ideas:
- Participating in a European study, it was found that hydrogen fleets are significantly more expensive to maintain compared to battery and even diesel fleets.
- The costs associated with hydrogen fleets are attributed to the high maintenance requirements of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.
- While battery-powered electric vehicles have emerged as a more cost-effective and efficient option, hydrogen fleets are still being promoted due to their zero emissions and longer driving range.
- The higher costs of hydrogen fleets could hinder their widespread adoption and limit their viability in certain markets.
Author’s Take:
The European study reveals that hydrogen fleets are more expensive to maintain compared to battery and diesel fleets, mainly due to the high maintenance requirements of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. While hydrogen-powered vehicles offer zero emissions and longer driving range, their higher costs could pose a challenge to their widespread adoption. Battery-powered electric vehicles seem to be a more cost-effective and efficient option for fleet operators.