H2-Logistics-Hub - Cluster for Testing the Use of Hydrogen in Transport Logistics, Passenger Transport, and Waste Disposal
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Background
The logistics sector plays a crucial role in the transformation of the economy toward climate neutrality, as road transport with trucks is responsible for approximately 10% of global CO2 emissions. The European Commission has introduced binding CO2 standards to reduce emissions from heavy trucks. Hydrogen-powered commercial vehicles are considered promising due to their high range and refueling speed; however, they are currently not economically competitive. The preliminary study aims to lay the groundwork for establishing a technology cluster called “H2-Logistics-Hub.” The Kreis Unna offers favorable conditions, such as a high employment rate in the transport and logistics sector and connections to important transport routes. In particular, the potential for using hydrogen-based drive technologies and insights into current research questions will be investigated.
Methodical Approach
As part of the project, an extensive literature review will first be conducted to identify best practices as well as potential obstacles in the field of hydrogen use in logistics. Additionally, interviews with various stakeholders will take place to incorporate their perspectives and experiences. Based on these findings, different scenarios for establishing a hub will be developed. These scenarios will consider both technical and economic aspects and serve as guidelines for implementing the hub.
Results
The goal is to create a well-founded decision-making basis that effectively supports the use of hydrogen-based drive technologies in logistics. A concept for the “H2-Logistics-Hub” will be developed to leverage broad support from business and science as well as political backing. Furthermore, it will be clarified to what extent a technology-neutral approach for a climate-neutral hub utilizing battery-electric drives is feasible. Finally, ramp-up scenarios will be created to examine the gradual introduction of hydrogen usage and outline its scaling.
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