Nippon Gases Deutschland and HOYER Group have unveiled Germany’s first hydrogen-powered truck for dry ice logistics, showcasing a significant move towards decarbonising industrial gas transport. The hydrogen-powered Hyundai XCIENT Fuel Cell truck, leased from hylane GmbH, is now operational and tailored to meet the demands of dry ice logistics, with a range of 450 km and quick refueling in under 15 minutes. This innovative truck is expected to save around 69,000 kilograms of CO2 annually compared to diesel alternatives, highlighting hydrogen's crucial role in reducing emissions. The unveiling at Nippon Gases’ Hürth site on January 8, 2025, was attended by Mona Neubaur, North Rhine-Westphalia’s Minister for Economic Affairs, who praised hydrogen as a solution for achieving climate neutrality. The partnership between the companies not only demonstrates the feasibility of hydrogen but also provides valuable insights for scaling sustainable logistics operations. Hydrogen is increasingly being recognized as essential for sustainable heavy-duty transport, especially in applications requiring long range and minimal downtime. Nippon Gases and HOYER, with the support of programs like North Rhine-Westphalia's HyTrucks.NRW, are positioning themselves as frontrunners in this transition. HOYER sees this project as a starting point for broader hydrogen adoption in their logistics, aiming to gain early operational experience for future expansion. The introduction of the hydrogen-powered truck aligns with Nippon Gases’ sustainability strategy, which includes producing dry ice using biogenic CO2 by 2025, further reducing their carbon footprint. Christoph Laumen, Managing Director of Nippon Gases Deutschland, emphasized the importance of innovation in the sector and expressed confidence in hydrogen-powered logistics playing a central role in achieving CO2-neutral transport.