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Santa Cruz Metro has made history by purchasing 57 hydrogen-powered, fuel cell electric buses. This colossal acquisition, the largest of its kind in the United States, includes forty-eight 40 ft. buses and nine 60 ft. articulated buses, all set to hit the streets of Watsonville and Santa Cruz County in late 2024.

Hamburg-based Eternal Power is setting its sights on producing hydrogen in Chile for export to Germany and the broader European market. This audacious venture aligns with Chile’s ambitious goal of becoming a major exporter of green hydrogen, with the country’s Energy Ministry targeting a production cost of around $1.5 per kilogram.

Great Wall Motors (GWM) is set to introduce hydrogen-powered trucks and flex hybrid passenger cars to the Brazilian market. This endeavor aligns with the global shift towards cleaner energy sources and represents a pivotal moment in Brazil’s automotive landscape.

Hydrogen is not just another element; it’s a strategic opportunity for the United States to lead the global clean energy revolution. With the right incentives, hydrogen could position the U.S. as a net-zero industrial powerhouse, maintaining the economic momentum it gained from abundant natural gas production during the shale revolution.