Hydrogen's role in decarbonising mobility
TotalEnergies and Air Liquide launch hydrogen refuelling JV
Major joins growing list of companies exploring opportunities for hydrogen in road transport
TotalEnergies and Air Liquide have announced the creation of a joint venture (JV) to develop a network of hydrogen refuelling stations, as the French oil company joins the list of majors doubling down on bets for hydrogen in road transport. The JV plans to deploy over 100 hydrogen stations under the TotalEnergies brand, serving heavy-duty vehicles along major strategic road corridors throughout France, Benelux and Germany. “As pioneers in hydrogen mobility, we are convinced of the necessity to start building now a heavy-duty network that will benefit our customers,” says Thierry Pflimlin, president of marketing and services at TotalEnergies. “This new partnership with Air Liquide will enable
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