IMI: 93% of public transport leaders say grid can’t support hydrogen and battery transition

Specialist engineering company IMI has found that 93% of 300 public transport leaders across the UK, Germany and Italy believe existing grid infrastructure is insufficient to support the transition to battery electric and hydrogen-powered fleets.

However, IMI noted that 89% of senior public transport professionals believe hydrogen can overcome battery limitations like weight, range and grid strain, relevant to both public transport and airport ground operations.

Despite IMI’s earlier finding that 83% of respondents believe public transport decarbonisation is feasible without hydrogen, updated insights reveal growing momentum behind hydrogen adoption.

21% have already purchased hydrogen vehicles, 61% plan to invest within the next two years, and nearly 75% expect to expand their hydrogen fleets over the next decade.