Danish hydrogen company closes refuelling stations due to lack of fuel cell cars
Danish based hydrogen fuel company Everfuel to close loss-making hydrogen refuelling stations for cars and will focus instead on heavy transport.
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Joshua S. Hill is a Melbourne-based journalist who has been writing about climate change, clean technology, and electric vehicles for over 15 years. He has been reporting on electric vehicles and clean technologies for Renew Economy and The Driven since 2012. His preferred mode of transport is his feet.
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