From cars to trucks: how hydrogen refuelling is being redrawn
The hydrogen mobility market is shifting away from fuelling systems built to serve a now-scrutinised light-duty vehicle segment.
Early fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) were primarily based on 350 bar hydrogen storage systems due to technological and safety limitations, infrastructure readiness, and use case fit for nascent pilot or demonstration vehicles.
From around 2013, markets like California, Japan and Germany drove a shift towards 700 bar storage as they sought great driving range and consumer viability. In 2014, Toyota launched its first-generation Mirai based on 700 bar systems. This was followed by Hyundai’s Nexo in 2018. Both offer over 500km of range.
This demand shaped the development of hydrogen refuelling infrastructure. According to an EU report, as of May 2024, 91% of HRS in Europe were equipped with 700 bar dispensers. The vast majority of installations in California also support 700 bar refuelling.
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