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This seems like an interesting experiment. Germany's first hydrogen train started running in September this year. It does not require access to an electric grid and, instead, has hydrogen cells, which are used to power it, tacked onto its roof. The hydrogen used in these cells is produced from renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar. The trains reach a maximum operating speed of 87 miles per hour and accommodates 300 passengers. Similar trains are being planned in the UK, Italy, and France between 2019 and 2023. But costs for making the cells available at cheap prices could prove to be a stumbling block. "Manufacturers already have the technology to do so, but the supporting infrastructure, such as hydrogen refueling stations and the distribution network, needs to be built," the author of this post writes.

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