ALBAWABA - The Transport General Authority (TGA), the regulatory and legislative authority for the railway, maritime and land transport industry in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, announced the trial launch of the country’s first hydrogen-powered taxis.
Hydrogen-powered taxis
In line with Saudi Arabia's commitment to environmental sustainability and innovation in transportation, the General Transport Authority (TGA) announced the experimental launch of the kingdom's first hydrogen-powered taxis.
Eng. Fawaz Al-Sahli, deputy president of the TGA, said, “The hydrogen-powered taxi pilot project is a significant milestone in Saudi Arabia’s transportation sector. It supports the National Transport and Logistics Strategy, contributing to environmental preservation and enhancing urban living standards.”
Hydrogen-powered taxis are highly efficient in performance, capable of driving up to 350 kilometers or operating for 8 hours a day without the need to refuel. (Shutterstock)
It is worth highlighting that this new project aims to reduce carbon emissions, promote clean energy, and improve quality of life across the kingdom.
The first hydrogen-powered taxis will rely on clean energy, making them an environmentally friendly and more sustainable option, as they do not emit carbon. They are highly efficient in performance, capable of driving up to 350 kilometers or operating for 8 hours a day without the need to refuel.
Additionally, the General Transport Authority (TGA) signed two memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with two leading companies: Abdullah Hashim Industrial Gases & Equipment's (AHG), an industrial gas supplier in Saudi Arabia, and Abdul Latif Jameel Company, a family-owned, diversified business founded in the kingdom.
It is worth noting that Abdullah Hashim Industrial Gases & Equipment's (AHG) will supply hydrogen fuel and conduct studies related to clean energy sources related for the project, while Abdul Latif Jameel Company will promote the use of hydrogen vehicles and facilitate technology exchange.
