Where Hydrogen Actually Works Today (and What’s Coming Next)

Описание: Hydrogen isn’t a “future fuel” anymore — it’s already moving freight, powering winter transit, and keeping critical municipal equipment running. In this episode, we sit down with Christa Harrison of BNG Clean Fuel Corporation to break down where hydrogen works today, what’s scaling fast, and how fleets can make clear, informed decisions around cost, infrastructure, and performance.

🚛 Real-world deployments you’ll hear about:

50,000+ hydrogen forklifts operating across the U.S.

Fuel cell bus fleets growing in cold-weather regions

Early heavy-duty pilots that keep HVAC + auxiliary power strong even in subfreezing temps

Why medium-duty routes may be the next major adoption wave

Christa explains why agencies in harsh climates are leaning into hydrogen reliability, how delivery and utility trucks benefit from fast refueling + diesel-like torque, and how fuel cell vs. hydrogen ICE technologies compare in practice.

⚡ We also dig into hydrogen supply + infrastructure reality:

The U.S. already uses 10 million metric tons of hydrogen annually — the industrial expertise and safety playbooks exist

Modular, above-ground stations and behind-the-fence fueling for predictable fleets

Onsite generation that reduces trucking, boil-off, and cost volatility

Common analysis pitfalls and why “pump price” alone misses the full value picture

💰 Financing + policy insights you can use:

What investors actually want: milestones, offtake clarity, conservative cash plans

How grants + tax credits help — but why resilient hydrogen models can’t rely on them

Natural hydrogen exploration, retrofit opportunities, and Detroit’s engineering ecosystem accelerating development

If you manage buses, Class 5–8 trucks, utility vehicles, or mixed municipal fleets, this episode gives you a grounded framework to understand where hydrogen truly fits in your energy strategy.