Sustainable transport with hydrogen
Sustainable transport can refuel with hydrogen in Alkmaar
Since mid-January, it’s possible to refuel with hydrogen in Alkmaar, a crucial step forward in the transition to sustainable transport. This filling station serves not only passenger cars but also delivery vans and trucks. With the introduction of zero-emission zones, the switch to CO2-neutral vehicles is becoming increasingly urgent for transport companies.
Hydrogen Valley
This initiative is just one of the many projects taking place in Noord Holland North. 
In recognition of these ongoing efforts, the North Sea Canal area and Noord Holland North have received the Hydrogen Valley status from the European Union.
Green hydrogen
NXT Mobility provides green hydrogen, produced from green gas. The aim is to source green hydrogen directly from wind turbines in the future, in line with the Duwaal program. However, this part of the project is still under development. 
Collaboration for change
Various stakeholders have worked intensively over the past years to realize this filling station. Marlies van Dijk from the Noord Holland North Development Company, 
Frank Brandsen from the New Energy Coalition and Erik Metselaar from GP Groot highlight what has been necessary to achieve this.
Breaking the ‘chicken and egg’ situation is essential, as the lack of filling stations hinders the adoption of hydrogen vehicles. The goal is to create an extensive network of hydrogen filling stations in the coming years, making the climate targets for 2050 achievable.
Experiences with driving on Hydrogen
To understand the differences between driving on hydrogen and traditional fuels, we spoke with René Helmhout from HB Adviesbureau, who can share from personal experience the benefits of driving on hydrogen.
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