The European Union has committed to using 20% alternative fuels by 2020 to address two goals.
Air Liquide explain that the goals include reducing its member States dependence on fossil fuels (petroleum, natural gas, coal) and limiting emissions of greenhouse gases and other pollutants, responsible for climate change and some respiratory illnesses.
Using hydrogen as a source of energy is a promising alternative solution. Used in a fuel cell, hydrogen combines with oxygen from the air to produce electricity, with water as the only emission, and has tremendous potential to provide clean and silent energy.
The HYCHAIN-MINITRANS Project will allow users in four regions of the European Union to test 150 full size electrically-powered vehicles fuelled by hydrogen fuel cells: scooters, tricycles, wheelchairs, small utility vehicles and minibuses. The initial priority will be fleets belonging to municipal departments in the partner cities (maintenance workers, gardeners, etc.) as well as wheelchairs in use in partnership with some hospitals.
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