Sustainable Mobility in Rural Environments: The Role of Hydrogen in Rural Transportation Evolution   L. Rodríguez-Urrego, B. González-Díaz, N. Martín-Dorta and E. González-Díaz.   2024/07/20

Abstract

This paper examines the critical role of hydrogen in advancing sustainable mobility within rural landscapes, addressing the urgent global need for cleaner transportation solutions. Despite the focus on urban centers, rural areas present unique challenges and opportunities for implementing sustainable mobility solutions, particularly in developing countries and regions undergoing economic transition. Through an analysis of current trends, challenges, and future directions, we explore the integration of hydrogen technologies in rural transportation systems. This includes evaluating the environmental and social impacts of transitioning to hydrogen-based mobility, the potential for hydrogen to serve as a low-emission transportation vector, and the necessity of governmental and institutional frameworks to support such a transition. Our findings underscore the importance of innovative models and good practices in technology applications, including demand-sensitive transport and shared mobility, to facilitate social inclusion and environmental sustainability in rural mobility. The paper aims to contribute to the discourse on sustainable rural transportation by highlighting the need for comprehensive research, policy development, and the adoption of hydrogen technologies to address the unique mobility needs of rural communities.

Authors and affiliations

L. Rodríguez-Urrego(1), B. González-Díaz(1), N. Martín-Dorta(2) and E. González-Díaz(2)

1. Departamento de Ingeniería Industrial, Escuela Superior de Ingeniería y Tecnología, Universidad de La Laguna (ULL), 38200, La Laguna, Tenerife, Spain.

2. Departamento de Técnicas y Proyectos en Ingeniería y Arquitectura, Escuela Politécnica Superior de Ingeniería, Universidad de La Laguna (ULL), 38200, La Laguna, Tenerife, Spain.

Key words

Energy transition, PV cadaster, PV potential.

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