Five new hydrogen-powered bus routes have been launched in Wuhan, capital of central China's Hubei province, in a bid to cut carbon emissions. /VCG Photo

A total of 21 buses will run on these routes, according to the local bus group. The city is also accelerating the construction of hydrogen-fueling stations and relevant infrastructure. /VCG Photo

Hydrogen buses are less noisy and more efficient, and can run up to 300 kilometers on a six-minute refuel, according to the group. /VCG Photo

Several major Chinese cities including Shanghai and Chengdu have plans to promote the use of hydrogen-powered buses. /VCG Photo