A model of a Hyundai HDC-6 Neptune hydrogen-powered fuel cell electric truck is displayed at a hydrogen energy demonstration zone in the Daxing district of Beijing on May 31. Hydrogen has great promise as a source of green energy, but a lack of investment and efficiency means a ‘hydrogen economy’ is still many years away. Photo: Reuters
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Could Hong Kong be a leader in hydrogen use? Don’t hold your breath
- There is scant evidence of trailblazing progress on the ground in Hong Kong, but mainland China is making headway and the city could play a role in these efforts
- Globally, however, investment in green hydrogen will need to be scaled up dramatically to make a significant contribution to reducing carbon emissions
A model of a Hyundai HDC-6 Neptune hydrogen-powered fuel cell electric truck is displayed at a hydrogen energy demonstration zone in the Daxing district of Beijing on May 31. Hydrogen has great promise as a source of green energy, but a lack of investment and efficiency means a ‘hydrogen economy’ is still many years away. Photo: Reuters
