Summarizing “The Hydrogen Bus Illusion: Essen & Mülheim’s Costly Reality”

Main Points:

– Essen and Mülheim in Germany face a setback with 19 hydrogen buses after the state of North Rhine–Westphalia withdrew its subsidy.
– The buses need long trips to refuel due to the lack of filling stations, incurring high operational costs.
– The financial burden has led to challenges in maintaining the hydrogen bus fleet.

Author’s Take:

The withdrawal of subsidies for hydrogen buses in Essen and Mülheim has showcased the challenges of relying on this technology amid infrastructure limitations. The need for long refueling trips and high operational costs raise questions about the practicality and sustainability of hydrogen buses in the current scenario.

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