Hydrogen

The agreement has the target to finalize the integration and commercialization of the patented Cespira’s HPDI fuel system technology to enable Volvo Group’s 13-litre engine to run on hydrogen.

DACHSER is the first company in the world to put the new Mercedes-Benz NextGenH2 Truck into service. In fact, the logistics provider will start using its first truck tractor featuring innovative liquid hydrogen technology at the end of December 2026. Another two of the same model of H2 truck tractor...

At the recent ACT Expo, Toyota announced an agreement with Hyroad Energy, a pioneer in hydrogen-powered transportation solutions, to deploy 40 hydrogen fuel cell Class 8 commercial trucks in Southern California. Under the agreement, Hyroad will provide trucks, maintenance, data and software services...

It means the end of the road for the newcomer, specializing in the development of hydrogen-powered heavy-duty vehicles. Headquartered in Glasgow, HVS has been active for several years, as we reported multiple times. Over 70 people used to work for the company.

The target is to reach the market by the year 2027. The vehicle will be based on Isuzu's "ELF EV" BEV light-duty truck, combined with Toyota's new fuel cell system (we are talking about the third generation Toyota fuel cell system).

The beginning of the testing activity was announced about two years ago, and follows the development of the hydrogen fuel cell truck, thus providing additional option to customers in the future. Indeed, Volvo Trucks plans to launch its hydrogen-powered ICE truck even before 2030. All this was made p...