Estonian passenger transport company Bolt has announced the launch of the first zero-emission hydrogen fleet in Tallinn, part of the country’s expansion of green fuel infrastructure. This is reported by Fuel Cells Works.
Now residents of the capital can order rides in hydrogen fueled cars through the Bolt application – this is the first such case in the Baltic States. A fleet of 30 Toyota Mirai cars will be gradually deployed around the city. The initiative is supported by the “green” hydrogen, which includes production and refueling infrastructure at Utilitas’ Väo energy complex, the acquisition of cars from ELKE Auto and the opening of a second refueling station this year at the Alexela facility on Peterburi Road.
“Green hydrogen is currently the only alternative capable of replacing fossil fuels not only in transport, but also in various industrial sectors. Volumes remain small and this is a pilot project, but the potential is significant, said Ivo Locke, head of business analysis at Utilitas.
For Bolt, the introduction of hydrogen cars means expanding the offer of low-emission transport. It also meets the requirements of an EU directive that obliges Estonia to create a national alternative fuel network by 2030, with hydrogen filling stations available at transport hubs and every 200 kilometers along major highways.
“By building hydrogen filling stations, we are paving the way for a new environmentally friendly fuel in Estonia. The first station is already operational in Vyao for business customers, and later this year we will open the first hydrogen station in Estonia available to retail customers, explained Artur Dianov, Head of Alternative Fuel Development at Alexela.
