According to reports, China is all set to introduce the world’s first hydrogen-powered train. The train is a joint venture between Chengdu Rail Transit and CRRC Changchun and Railway Company.
The train will first arrive at Chengdu, Sichuan Province, in Southwest China, on January 18, 2023, according to media reports.
The train uses the same technology as the fluxing bullet train and can travel at speeds of up to 99 mph (160 kph).
Additionally, sources in the media claim that the train is equipped with built-in “hydrogen power” technology, a robust and dependable power engine with a battery life of 373 miles (600 kilometers).
Train powered by hydrogen The Hydrogen-Powered Train Is Critical To China’s Plan Hydrogen is regarded as a clean energy source that is kind to the environment. When stage water vapors are burned as fuel, they are the only byproduct. Because it does not produce harmful pollutants or greenhouse gases, it felt as though the environment was warm. Fuels like carbon dioxide and sulfur dioxide are produced when fossil fuels are burned.
Hydrogen can also be quickly produced from renewable energy sources like wind, hydropower, and solar power. maximizing its potential as an alternative to dirty energy.
The first hydrogen-powered train in China uses a supercapacitor and a hydrogen fuel cell in place of the previous catenary power supply.
In a hydrogen fuel cell, the electrochemical reaction between hydrogen and oxygen produces energy, according to Chinese media. Despite the fact that the response only produces a byproduct—water—no nitrogen or sulfur are produced.
In addition, the Chinese media asserts that the reaction process is tranquil and stable.
Experts have also noted that a train powered by hydrogen can travel 500 kilometers (311 miles) in a single day. Up to 10,000 kilograms of carbon dioxide can be saved annually as a result of this.
In addition, the train is no longer restricted to a curve created by a free-hanging wire, rope, or chain at its two ends. This took place without conducting extensive research or making significant investments in the costs of infrastructure and maintenance that are associated with electrification transition projects.
China is constantly working to produce hydrogen fuel cell vehicles that are better for the environment.
The National Energy Administration (NEA) and the National Development and Reform Commission say that by 2025, China will have nearly 50,000 hydrogen fuel cell vehicles on the road. Additionally, it intends to generate between 100,000 and 200,000 metric tons of hydrogen annually from renewable sources.
By the end of 2022, China produced approximately 270 hydrogen refueling stations, according to NEA data. In fact, compared to the country’s extensive network of charging stations for electric vehicles, it was a small network.
The Chinese truck manufacturer FAW Jiefang sent 300 hydrogen fuel cell vehicles from the province of Jilin in June 2022, according to various Chinese sources. Customers can be found in Shanghai, Beijing, Shanxi, and other cities in Northeast China.
Sadly, the vehicles used for logistics and city development