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Environmental and economic impacts of introducing hydrogen buses — a case study of Krakow's public transport / Katarzyna GDOWSKA, Karolina Osielczak // W: The 12th Carpathian Logistics Congress : CLC 2024 : [November 28-29, 2024, Krakow, Poland] / eds. Jerzy Feliks, Radim Lenort, Martin Straka. — Cham : Springer Nature, cop. 2026. — ( EAI/Springer Innovations in Communication and Computing ; ISSN 2522-8595 ). — ISBN: 978-3-032-28930-8; e-ISBN: 978-3-032-28931-5. — S. 70–77. — Bibliogr., Abstr. — Publikacja dostępna online od: 2026-07-31
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| ID BaDAP | 169536 |
|---|---|
| Data dodania do BaDAP | 2026-09-21 |
| DOI | 10.1007/978-3-032-28931-5_9 |
| Rok publikacji | 2026 |
| Typ publikacji | materiały konferencyjne (aut.) |
| Otwarty dostęp |  |
| Wydawca | Springer |
| Czasopismo/seria | EAI/Springer Innovations in Communication and Computing |
Abstract
The need to reduce emissions from the transport sector and urbanization is critical, as climate change intensifies. The EU’s Fit for 55 initiative aims to decarbonize the energy sector, promoting hydrogen as a clean energy solution for urban mobility. In Poland, a major emitter of CO2 from transport, Kraków faces severe air quality issues and plans to implement a Low Emission Zone by 2024, including expanding its fleet of hydrogen buses. Hydrogen-powered buses offer a zero-emission alternative to fossil fuels, overcoming the limitations of electric vehicles. The adoption of hydrogen buses necessitates careful planning, substantial investment, and the development of suitable infrastructure. This study examines the environmental and economic implications of introducing hydrogen buses on two Kraków bus lines, namely lines 128 and 304. A techno-economic framework compares hydrogen and diesel buses, assessing fuel consumption, emissions, and operational costs. The analysis finds that hydrogen buses reduce carbon emissions compared to diesel buses, with cost savings for both lines; however, the environmental benefits are impacted by the emissions associated with hydrogen delivery. The SWOT analysis highlights the advantages of hydrogen buses, including alignment with sustainability goals and operational efficiency, but also identifies challenges such as high costs and the need for infrastructure development. Despite these hurdles, strategic investments, technological advancements, and public support could help Kraków lead in sustainable urban mobility, making hydrogen buses a promising solution for the future.
