Detroit, the automotive capital of the United States has published a white paper entitled Detroit’s hydrogen mobility future. The city is convinced that hydrogen is complementary to battery electric and has a role to play in heavy-duty mobility.
Detroit's Hydrogen Mobility Initiative
Michigan as a Mobility Hub: The state possesses a robust ecosystem of manufacturers and researchers, making it an ideal location to spearhead mobility innovation.
Focus on Hydrogen Mobility: Detroit aims to promote hydrogen mobility by creating the necessary infrastructure to support its adoption.
Advantages of Hydrogen Vehicles: Hydrogen vehicles are considered a form of electric vehicle with faster refueling times compared to battery-powered electric vehicles.
Infrastructure Challenges: The establishment of a widespread charging infrastructure for high-power electric vehicles can be challenging, especially in countries with underdeveloped electrical grids like the United States.
Complementary Technologies: Detroit emphasizes that hydrogen and electric mobility are complementary solutions, not competing ones.
Target Applications: Hydrogen mobility is seen as a viable option for trucks (both regional and long-haul), logistics, port vehicles, trains, and VTOLs.
Grid Support: Fuel cells are expected to contribute to the stability of the electrical grid.
Alignment with National Goals: Michigan is part of the U.S. government's hydrogen hub initiative and is positioned as a key corridor for road transport due to its proximity to Canada.
Target Deployment: The aim is to deploy hydrogen mobility on a large scale by 2030.
Call to Action: Detroit invites investors and manufacturers to participate in the development of the hydrogen economy, highlighting the city's strong research and development capabilities.
Industry Involvement: General Motors, Honda, and Nel are already involved in hydrogen-related projects in Michigan.
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