H2-RURAL: Feasibility & Simulation of Hydrogen-Based Transport for Rural Areas

This project develops a simulation tool to help planners, public administrations, and public transport / logistics operators design hydrogen-based transport services for rural areas.

The tool covers three areas: simulating passenger / freight demand and routes using real operational data as a baseline; modelling FCEV fleet constraints (range, refuelling time, availability) and how they shape route and fleet configuration; and identifying optimal locations for hydrogen refuelling stations that serve routes efficiently, minimising deadhead distance and maximising shared coverage.

The output would be a validated simulation and feasibility tool, grounded in real data, that supports operators and administrations in planning hydrogen-based rural decarbonisation.

We're looking for partners: hydrogen refuelling infrastructure providers, FCEV manufacturers or fleet operators (passenger or freight) with real data, and public transport/logistics operators interested in a pilot case study.

albert.marimon@nemi.mobi