Muratori et al. iScience. 2023; 26: 106751 | Highlighted on Fuelcons
While medium and heavy-duty vehicles (MHDVs) represent a relatively small fraction of total vehicle numbers, they play a substantial role in greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution. This comprehensive overview addresses potential ways to reduce the environmental impact of MHDVs, including battery-electric vehicles, hydrogen fuel cell vehicles as well as sustainable fuels. The article assesses the current status of these competing but also potentially complementary technologies.
While the authors are optimistic on the prospects of zero-emission vehicles, yet challenges persist in terms of fleet decisions, operational changes, infrastructure, manufacturing, and the evolution of fuels and technologies. Through meticulous analysis, this study offers insights on the pathway forward for cleaner and more sustainable MHDVs.
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