Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles: Policy Review, Consumer Adoption, and Strategic Implications for Hong Kong’s Path to Carbon Neutrality

Z. Zeng; K. C. Chan; S. C. Fu; Christopher Y.H. Chao

doi:10.1007/978-3-031-99312-1_28

Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles: Policy Review, Consumer Adoption, and Strategic Implications for Hong Kong’s Path to Carbon Neutrality

Z. Zeng
, K. C. Chan
, S. C. Fu
, Christopher Y.H. Chao

Research output: Chapter in book / Conference proceeding › Conference article published in proceeding or book › Academic research › peer-review

Abstract

The global shift towards green energy and zero-emission transportation is a key priority, driven by international climate agreements and national sustainability goals. Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles (HFCVs) offer a promising solution for sustainable transport, with zero emissions, efficient energy use, and performance comparable to traditional internal combustion vehicles. This paper reviews the development, adoption, and challenges of HFCVs, focusing on policy frameworks, technological advancements, and consumer attitudes in key hydrogen-promoting regions such as China, Japan, South Korea, the United States, and the European Union. This study uses a systematic literature review approach to examine factors influencing consumer adoption, vehicle characteristics, and infrastructure requirements. It also explores strategic recommendations for promoting HFCVs in Hong Kong, aligning with the region’s carbon neutrality goals for 2050. The findings emphasise the need for integrated policy support, infrastructure development, and public awareness to commercialise hydrogen fuel cell technologies successfully.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Clean Energy Research - Now and in the Future
Editors	Lin Chen
Publisher	Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
Pages	287-306
Number of pages	20
ISBN (Print)	9783031993114
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-99312-1_28
Publication status	Published - Oct 2025
Event	10th International Conference on Advances in Clean Energy Research, ICACER 2025 - Nice, France Duration: 7 Apr 2025 → 9 Apr 2025

Publication series

Name	Green Energy and Technology
ISSN (Print)	1865-3529
ISSN (Electronic)	1865-3537

Conference

Conference	10th International Conference on Advances in Clean Energy Research, ICACER 2025
Country/Territory	France
City	Nice
Period	7/04/25 → 9/04/25

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 13 Climate Action

Keywords

Carbon neutrality
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles (HFCVs)
Zero-emission transportation

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
Energy Engineering and Power Technology
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law

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Zeng, Z., Chan, K. C., Fu, S. C., & Chao, C. Y. H. (2025). Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles: Policy Review, Consumer Adoption, and Strategic Implications for Hong Kong’s Path to Carbon Neutrality. In L. Chen (Ed.), Clean Energy Research - Now and in the Future (pp. 287-306). (Green Energy and Technology). Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-99312-1_28

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Zeng, Z, Chan, KC, Fu, SC & Chao, CYH 2025, Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles: Policy Review, Consumer Adoption, and Strategic Implications for Hong Kong’s Path to Carbon Neutrality. in L Chen (ed.), Clean Energy Research - Now and in the Future. Green Energy and Technology, Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, pp. 287-306, 10th International Conference on Advances in Clean Energy Research, ICACER 2025, Nice, France, 7/04/25. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-99312-1_28

Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles: Policy Review, Consumer Adoption, and Strategic Implications for Hong Kong’s Path to Carbon Neutrality. / Zeng, Z.; Chan, K. C.; Fu, S. C. et al.
Clean Energy Research - Now and in the Future. ed. / Lin Chen. Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, 2025. p. 287-306 (Green Energy and Technology).

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Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles: Policy Review, Consumer Adoption, and Strategic Implications for Hong Kong’s Path to Carbon Neutrality

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