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Hydrogen technologies

The hydrogen technologies division operates within the Transport Research Center as a specialist unit focused on the development of hydrogen economy in transport.

We are a public research institute and our goal is to support state administration, cities, regions, and the professional public in the implementation of safe, effective, and sustainable hydrogen technologies. Our field focuses on four main priority areas.

Hydrogen economy strategy and development

We participate in the preparation and updating of key national documents, such as the Czech Republic's Hydrogen Strategy and the National Action Plan for Clean Mobility. We provide independent expert input for government policy in the area of low-emission transport.

Hydrogen infrastructure for transport

We analyze locations, evaluate their potential, and model future demand. We deal with the production, storage, transport, and distribution of hydrogen in relation to the Czech Republic's transport infrastructure.

Hydrogen mobility and vehicles

We monitor the development of hydrogen technologies in various areas of transport – from urban and regional transport to road freight, personal mobility, and special equipment (handling, construction, and agricultural machinery).

Education and hydrogen literacy

We develop educational materials, methodologies, and information resources for experts, local governments, schools, and the public. We support the dissemination of independent and verified information about hydrogen.

Focus of our research

  • Feasibility studies for hydrogen projects,

  • analyses of suitable locations for H₂ infrastructure,

  • modeling of hydrogen demand in transport,

  • technical and strategic documentation for decision-making by local governments and institutions,

  • evaluation of options for the production, storage, and distribution of hydrogen for mobility,

  • Prediction of hydrogen transport development in the Czech Republic

  • Design of island hydrogen solutions and energy microsystems

  • Creation and updating of the Hydrogen Map of the Czech Republic

  • Methodology for planning and assessing hydrogen projects

  • Support for strategic documentation for the Ministry of Transport, Ministry of Industry and Trade, and Ministry of the Environment

Contact

Bronislav Vahalík

Head of Hydrogen Technologies Department

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