GLS Germany Successfully Utilizes Hyundai Xcient Hydrogen Fuel Cell Truck for Parcel Delivery
Key Ideas
  • GLS Germany has completed 30,000 kilometers and delivered over 100,000 packages with the Allison-equipped Hyundai Xcient hydrogen fuel cell truck in Cologne.
  • The truck is powered by a 180-kilowatt hydrogen fuel cell system and features a 350-kilowatt electric motor coupled with an Allison fully automatic transmission for efficient performance.
  • The vehicle has demonstrated agility, precise maneuverability, and quiet operation, making night deliveries possible in populated areas while maximizing range and efficiency.
  • Allison Transmission's alternative fuel advantage allows seamless integration with various fuel types, offering eco-conscious transportation solutions to meet sustainability goals.
GLS, a global shipping leader, in collaboration with Allison Transmission, has successfully evaluated the Hyundai Xcient hydrogen fuel cell truck in Germany. GLS Germany has utilized the truck to deliver over 100,000 packages, covering 30,000 kilometers in the greater Cologne area and on long-distance trips between Cologne and Mannheim since late 2023. The Hyundai Xcient Fuel Cell 6x2 truck is equipped with an Allison 4000 Series fully automatic transmission, providing efficient performance for the Europe-wide parcel service. The vehicle is powered by a 180-kilowatt hydrogen fuel cell system with two 90-kilowatt fuel cell units and a 350-kilowatt electric motor, coupled with an Allison fully automatic transmission for accelerated and tractive power without loss. GLS praises the truck for its agility, precise maneuverability, and quiet operation, enabling night deliveries in populated areas, enhancing flexibility in logistics operations. Allison Transmission's torque converter technology optimizes the drive motor's torque, allowing the Xcient to operate efficiently with reduced power consumption, thereby maximizing range and reducing vehicle costs. The successful integration of the Allison-equipped hydrogen fuel cell truck showcases the company's commitment to eco-conscious transportation solutions and sustainability. GLS and Allison Transmission's collaboration exemplifies the advancement of environmentally friendly propulsion technologies in everyday logistics, reflecting the commitment to exploring innovative options for efficient and sustainable fleet management. The seamless integration of Allison's alternative fuel transmissions with varying fuel types positions the company for success in providing diverse propulsion solutions to meet sustainability goals and offer flexibility in fleet operations.
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