Why Amazon is swapping battery-electric forklifts for hydrogen fuel cells
On almost all aspects, the business case for battery-electric vehicles is stronger than that of hydrogen fuel cells.
While much of the world is focused on deploying battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) to decarbonise mobility, Amazon is swapping its electric forklift batteries for hydrogen fuel cells. What are the drivers behind this strategic decision – and should other companies follow?
Hydrogen solutions provider Plug Power installed the first electrolyser at an Amazon fulfilment centre in Colorado in December. The machine uses electricity and water to produce hydrogen, which will fuel 400 fuel cell-powered forklift trucks at the site.
