Vehicle manufacturers and commercial fleets are investing in hydrogen-powered trucks as a solution to addressing climate emissions and other air pollutants from heavy-duty vehicles.
However, hydrogen trucks face several barriers to becoming an affordable, zero-emissions solution.
This explainer helps address frequent questions about the potential benefits and challenges of hydrogen-powered trucks.
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Wilson, Sam. 2023. Hydrogen-Powered Heavy-Duty Trucks: A review of the environmental and economic implications of hydrogen fuel for on-road freight. Cambridge, MA: Union of Concerned Scientists. https://doi.org/10.47923/2023.15274
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