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Have you heard about hydrogen-powered trains?

They use hydrogen as the fuel in the cell with the addition of oxygen, which generates electrical energy, causing water to be the only by-product. This is a great application using the most abundant element found in the universe! This technique is safe, environmentally friendly, and uses fewer fossil fuels.

Recently, the Chinese rail industry introduced its first model of a hydrogen-powered train, which has a maximum speed of about 160 km/h! Its built-in hydrogen system can travel up to 600 kilometers on a single charge. Heard of a catenary power supply that has overhead wires powering a train? This concept can be replaced by hydrogen fuel cells and supercapacitors.

The rail industry is actively moving towards ‘hydrail’ solutions. What do you think might be the challenges with hydrogen production and distribution network in this area?

Hydrogen-powered high-speed urban train unveiled in China The train's first model came off the assembly line this week and marks a next step in a Chinese train industry that has seen phenomenal growth recently