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© Westport Fuel Systems
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© Westport Fuel Systems

Germany pressured to remove tax hurdles for hydrogen ICEs

Companies are urging the German Government to extend fuel cell tax exemptions to hydrogen internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles for fairer treatment.

Under the EU energy tax directive, hydrogen is currently treated differently as a road fuel based on its use. Hydrogen fuel cells are exempt from energy tax, while hydrogen engines are currently charged €0.9/kg ($0.98/kg), which will rise to €1.25/kg ($1.36/kg) in 2027.

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