In Liupanshui, Guizhou, China’s most advanced commercial hydrogen locomotive began trial operations, marking a technical breakthrough for the country’s industrial railway sector. The locomotive, integrated into Liuzhi special district operations, is already on shunting duty at Meijin station as part of the ambitious provincial plan to consolidate Guizhou as the strategic hub of the hydrogen economy in southwest China.
Hydrogen locomotive represents a boost for freight transport
The project also incorporates the commissioning of 100 heavy 49-ton trucks and 4 hydrogen buses. hydrogen buses, reaffirming theThe project also includes the commissioning of 100 heavy 49-ton trucks and 4 hydrogen buses, reaffirming the region’s commitment to high-capacity sustainable mobility. These units will allow validation of the performance and efficiency of fuel cell technologies in real heavy transport environments, where they stand out for their low emission of pollutants and a range that far exceeds 150 km per charge of hydrogen. hydrogen.
The locomotive is part of a comprehensive strategy led by Guizhou Mei Jin Huayu New Energy, a company that seeks to close the full cycle of the hydrogen industry, from production to logistical consumption. By harnessing hydrogen derived from coal coking processes, the company is advancing the development of energy solutions with a low carbon footprint and high efficiency standards.
Long-term vision
Guizhou province plans to build energy corridors and industrial clusters around hydrogen, with projects that integrate production, storage, transportation, refueling and use in logistics and public sectors. The hydrogen locomotive and heavy mobility initiatives are only the first visible step towards a transformation of the regional energy model, providing concrete solutions to reduce emissions in sectors traditionally difficult to decarbonize.
From the perspective of technical decision-makers, such as Ye Siyu, chief scientist at Mei Jin Energy, the deployment of these applications is key to demonstrating the commercial viability of these technologies and contributing to the national roadmap towards carbon neutrality, consolidating China as a leading player in industrial energy innovation.
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