Hydrogen Overrepresented in Energy Transition Media, Deployment Lagging

Hydrogen has captured a disproportionate share of the energy‑transition conversation, yet its real‑world deployment remains limited. Corporate releases, government statements, trade publications and mainstream outlets repeatedly highlight fuel‑cell trucks, buses, trains, ships, storage projects, demonstrations and record‑setting events. The article notes that this media focus creates the impression that hydrogen is a substantial parallel pathway to decarbonization. However, the physical scale of hydrogen infrastructure and commercial operations is far smaller than the narrative suggests. The piece calls attention to the gap between hype and actual deployment, urging stakeholders to align expectations with current capabilities.