Hydrogen Buses Market, By Bus Type, By Fuel Cell Type (Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells, Solid Oxide Fuel Cells, and Alkaline Fuel Cell), By Application, By Hydrogen Storage Method, By Fleet Size, By Region

Description

Global hydrogen buses market size is estimated to be valued at US$ 10.78 Bn in 2023 and is projected to reach US$ 165.34 Bn by 2030, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 47.7% during the forecast period (2023-2030).

Report Coverage		Report Details
Base Year:	2022	Market Size in 2023/2024:	US$ 10.78 Bn
Historical Data for:	2017 to 2021	Forecast Period:	2023 - 2030
Forecast Period 2023/2024 to 2030/2031 CAGR:	47.70%	2030/2031 Value Projection:	US$ 165.34 Bn

Figure 1. Global Hydrogen Buses Market Share (%), By Region, 2023

Hydrogen buses represent ground breaking advancement in sustainable transportation. These vehicles utilize hydrogen fuel cells to produce electricity, thus emitting only water vapour as a by-product, and thereby making them a zero-emission alternative to conventional diesel buses. As cities seek greener transit options to combat air pollution and reduce carbon emissions, hydrogen busses offer a promising solution. Their increased range and shorter refuelling times as compared to battery electric buses make them an attractive choice for public transportation systems aiming to achieve environmental goals without compromising operational efficiency.

Market Dynamics:

The market dynamics of hydrogen fuel cell buses are shaped by a range of driving factors, constraints, opportunities, and challenges. On the one hand, there is a strong push for these vehicles due to their environmental benefits, as governments globally implement policies aimed at reducing carbon emissions and improving air quality, driving the adoption of zero-emission vehicles.

Development in fuel cell technology and the appeal of energy diversification further solidify the market's growth potential. Financial incentives such as subsidies, tax rebates, and grants serve as additional catalysts, thus encouraging the deployment of hydrogen fuel cell buses. The high initial costs associated with the procurement of hydrogen buses and establishing the requisite refuelling infrastructure are notable deterrents. Additionally, the cost of hydrogen production, particularly green hydrogen, remains a challenge when compared to traditional fossil fuels. The industry is witnessing key trends such as strategic collaborations, increasing policy support, and a shift in focus towards the total cost of ownership, which highlights the long-term economic benefits of hydrogen fuel cell buses over their lifecycle.

These dynamics depict a market with significant growth but also indicate the importance of strategic initiatives to address the existing challenges in the hydrogen fuel cell bus market landscape.

Key features of the study:

This report provides in-depth analysis of the global hydrogen buses market, and provides market size (US$ Bn) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR %) for the forecast period (2023-2030), considering 2022 as the base year.
It elucidates potential revenue opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market.
This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approval, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players.
It profiles key players in the global hydrogen buses market based on the following parameters - company highlights, products portfolio, key highlights, financial performance, and strategies.
Key companies covered as a part of this study include Toyota Motor Corporation, Hyundai Motor Company, Ballard Power Systems, New Flyer Industries, Van Hool, Wrightbus, Solaris Bus & Coach, SAIC Motor Corporation Limited, Proterra Inc, CAF (Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles), Daimler Trucks AG, and SunLine Transit Agency
Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, type up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics
Global hydrogen uses market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analysing the global hydrogen buses market

Detailed Segmentation:

Hydrogen Buses Market Segmentation, By Bus Type:
- Single Deck
- Double Deck
- Articulated Deck
Hydrogen Buses Market Segmentation, By Fuel Cell Type:
- Polymer Electrolyte Membrane (PEM) Fuel Cells
- Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFC)
- Alkaline Fuel Cell (AFC)
Hydrogen Buses Market Segmentation, By Application:
- City Buses
- Coach/Interurban Buses
- Special Buses (School Buses, Airport Buses, Mobile Film Studio Buses and Others)
Hydrogen Buses Market Segmentation, By Hydrogen Storage Method:
- Compressed Hydrogen Storage
- Liquid Hydrogen Storage
Hydrogen Buses Market Segmentation, By Fleet Size:
- Large Fleets
- Small to Medium Fleets
Hydrogen Buses Market Segmentation, By Region:
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Latin America
- Middle East & Africa
Top Companies in the Global Hydrogen Buses Market:
- Toyota Motor Corporation
- Hyundai Motor Company
- Ballard Power Systems
- New Flyer Industries
- Van Hool
- Wrightbus
- Solaris Bus & Coach
- SAIC Motor Corporation Limited
- Proterra Inc
- CAF (Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles)
- Daimler Trucks AG
- SunLine Transit Agency

Product Code: CMI6145

1. Research Objectives and Assumptions

Research Objectives
Assumptions
Abbreviations

2. Market Purview

Report Description
- Market Definition and Scope
Executive Summary
- Market Snippet, By Bus Type
- Market Snippet, By Fuel Cell Type
- Market Snippet, By Application
- Market Snippet, By Hydrogen Storage Method
- Market Snippet, By Fleet Size
- Market Snippet, By Region
Coherent Opportunity Map (COM)

3. Market Dynamics, Regulations, and Trends Analysis

Market Dynamics
- Drivers
Environmental regulations to reduce greenhouse gas emission
Climate change commitments
Advancements in hydrogen fuel cell technology
Financial incentives and funding for development of technology
- Restraints
High initial costs of hydrogen fuel buses
Lack of hydrogen infrastructure
High production Cost of Hydrogen
Technological challenges
- Opportunities
Infrastructure development to increase growth of market
Innovation in hydrogen fuel cell Technology
Transitioning fleets as a beneficial alternative
Key Highlights
Regulatory Scenario
Recent Trends
Product Launches/Approvals
PEST Analysis
PORTER's Analysis
Mergers, Acquisitions, and Collaborations

4. Global Hydrogen Buses Market - Impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic

COVID-19 Epidemiology
Supply Side and Demand Side Analysis
Economic Impact

5. Global Hydrogen Buses Market, By Bus Type, 2017-2030, (US$ Bn)

Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, 2023 and 2030 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2018 - 2030
- Segment Trends
Single deck Buses
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2017-2030,(US$ Bn)
Double deck Buses
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2017-2030,(US$ Bn)
Articulated Buses
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2017-2030,(US$ Bn)

6. Global Hydrogen Buses Market, By Fuel Cell Type, 2017-2030, (US$ Bn)

Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, 2023 and 2030 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2018 - 2030
- Segment Trends
Polymer Electrolyte Membrane (PEM) Fuel Cells
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2017-2030,(US$ Bn)
Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFC)
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2017-2030,(US$ Bn)
Alkaline Fuel Cell (AFC)
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2017-2030,(US$ Bn)

7. Global Hydrogen Buses Market, By Application, 2017-2030, (US$ Bn)

Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, 2023 and 2030 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2018 - 2030
- Segment Trends
City buses
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2017-2030,(US$ Bn)
Coach/Interurban buses
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2017-2030,(US$ Bn)
Special Buses (School Buses, Airport Buses, Mobile Film Studio Buses and Others)
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2017-2030,(US$ Bn)

8. Global Hydrogen Buses Market, By Hydrogen Storage Method, 2017-2030, (US$ Bn)

Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, 2023 and 2030 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2018 - 2030
- Segment Trends
Compressed Hydrogen Storage
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2017-2030,(US$ Bn)
Liquid Hydrogen Storage
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2017-2030,(US$ Bn)

9. Global Hydrogen Buses Market, By Fleet Size, 2017-2030, (US$ Bn)

Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, 2023 and 2030 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2018 - 2030
- Segment Trends
Large Fleets
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2017-2030,(US$ Bn)
Small to Medium Fleets
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2017-2030,(US$ Bn)

10. Global Hydrogen Buses Market , By Region, 2017-2030, (US$ Bn)

Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, By Sub-region, 2023 and 2030 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, For Sub-region, 2018 -2030
- Country Trends
North America
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Bus Type, 2017-2030,(US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Fuel Cell Type, 2017-2030,(US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Application, 2017-2030,(US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Hydrogen Storage Method, 2017-2030,(US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Fleet Size, 2017-2030,(US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Country, 2017-2030,(US$ Bn)
U.S.
Canada
Europe
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Bus Type, 2017-2030,(US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Fuel Cell Type, 2017-2030,(US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Application, 2017-2030,(US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Hydrogen Storage Method, 2017-2030,(US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Fleet Size, 2017-2030,(US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Country, 2017-2030,(US$ Bn)
Germany
U.K.
France
Russia
Spain
Italy
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Bus Type, 2017-2030,(US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Fuel Cell Type, 2017-2030,(US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Application, 2017-2030,(US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Hydrogen Storage Method, 2017-2030,(US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Fleet Size, 2017-2030,(US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Country, 2017-2030,(US$ Bn)
China
India
Japan
Australia
South Korea
ASEAN
Rest of Asia Pacific
Latin America
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Bus Type, 2017-2030,(US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Fuel Cell Type, 2017-2030,(US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Application, 2017-2030,(US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Hydrogen Storage Method, 2017-2030,(US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Fleet Size, 2017-2030,(US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Country, 2017-2030,(US$ Bn)
Brazil
Argentina
Mexico
Rest of Latin America
Middle East and Africa
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Bus Type, 2017-2030,(US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Fuel Cell Type, 2017-2030,(US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Application, 2017-2030,(US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Hydrogen Storage Method, 2017-2030,(US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Fleet Size, 2017-2030, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Country/Sub-region, 2017-2030,(US$ Bn)
GCC Countries
Israel
South Africa
North Africa
Central Africa
Rest of Middle East

11. Competitive Landscape

Company Profile
- Toyota Motor Corporation
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
- Hyundai Motor Corporation
- Ballard Power Systems
- New Flyer Industries
- Van Hool
- Wrightbus
- Solaris Bus & Coach
- SAIC Motor Corporation Limited
- Proterra Inc
- CAF (Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles)
- Daimler Trucks AG
- SunLine Transit Agency
Analyst Views

12. Section

References
Research Methodology
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