Within the framework of the 13th Transportation Logistics Forum in León, Diego Sinhue Rodríguez, Governor of Guanajuato, revealed ambitious plans to take electromobility to a new level in the state.

He proposed an investment of 10 million dollars for the construction of a hydrogen plant. This strategic step aims to support sustainable mobility and could make Guanajuato a benchmark in the matter.

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The location of this hydrogen plant will be subject to the decision of the local authorities of León or Irapuato on the migration of their public transport systems towards hydrogen-powered mobility.

The Governor declared: 'The future of electromobility is hydrogen. If León or Irapuato wish to adopt electromobility with hydrogen in their urban transportation, the state government will undertake the construction of the hydrogen plant for the benefit of the city.'

The total investment would reach 200 million pesos and would be carried out through collaboration with Iberdrola, a company that already has a presence in Guanajuato. For the Governor, the focus on hydrogen mobility is essential, as he highlighted that 'the future of cargo trucks and passenger trucks is hydrogen.'

Diego Sinhue emphasized that battery-powered mobility is no longer a viable option. He explained that to transport a significant load on a trailer, batteries weighing up to 18 tons are needed. In contrast, hydrogen mobility is presented as a more realistic and sustainable solution for public transport.

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The governor also highlighted that, currently, the freight transportation system represents 86% of total mobility in Guanajuato, which underlines the importance of investing in sustainable and clean projects. Guanajuato is already a net generator of energy, but with growing demand driven by Nearshoring, the region is expected to require even more energy in the next three years.

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