More than 100 scientists have criticised the choice of hydrogen-powered cars to transport athletes at the Paris Olympics, saying they are nothing like as environmentally friendly as claimed.
Hydrogen is being touted by Toyota, which is supplying the cars, and by the Paris 2024 organising committee as a green fuel that will ensure C02-free rides for the athletes as they are whisked past the traffic in the French capital in special “Olympic lanes” that opened on Monday. The lanes can only be used by vehicles accredited for the Olympics.
