I’m currently in KL, with key stakeholders driving forwards the nascent hydrogen economy – literally – with the world’s first hydrogen-powered ‘smart tram’,
The fuel-cell units can travel 245km on a single ten-minute charge, reaching speeds of up to 70km/h and carrying up to 307 passengers at the same time.
“The smart tram is the first to adopt a hydrogen energy power system, which has the advantages of longer driving range and shorter refuelling time [than the battery model], as well as energy saving and environmental protection,” said CRRC.
Sarawak premier Abang Johari, who took a ride on the tram’s first test run, told reporters: “This investment by the state government in public transport transformation will benefit the people.
