1、Hydrogen Technologies in Refueling Station FacilitiesExecutive summaryUL.com/services/hydrogen-integrated-system-servicesWHITE PAPER2Because of emissions from burning fossil fuels there is an increase in carbon dioxide and global warming.We are moving to greener solutions in different areas and that
2、 directly impacts the worldwide transportation system.Globally,1.4 billion vehicles were produced until 2021 and by 2035 this number is expected grow up to 1.8 billion.Companies and consumers are looking for green solutions.Hydrogen use as a fuel for vehicles is already a reality in 2022.But there a
3、re many other aspects to be considered in determining how green of a fuel it is.The cost of production is the first thing that comes to mind but the type of source is an important topic to consider as well.Production of hydrogen is classified with many different colors:for example Grey,Blue,Turquois
4、e and Green.What basically differs between them is the process and the source,which will be detailed on this document.Governments around the globe will need to commit to the zero emission vehicles transition where not only hydrogen but also electrical cars will become more popular.After the COP26(UN
5、 Climate Change Conference in Glasgow)that happened in UK in November 2021,several governments agreed to pursue the zero emission vehicle transition.As an example the US government signed the Infrastructure Law to help move the country into a clean energy transmission.UL.com/services/hydrogen-integr
6、ated-system-servicesWHITE PAPER3Hydrogen Source TypesHydrogen can be produced from a variety of sources.The most common form still comes from fossil fuels.As countries move to a renewable source they can take advantage of the benefits of producing green hydrogen.Below are listed examples of the diff