Green Award-Winning Hyundai Truck Fuels Sustainable Logistics Innovation in Germany
Key Ideas
  • Nippon Gases Germany and HOYER Group received a hydrogen-powered Hyundai XCIENT truck from hylane to transport dry ice, with a range of up to 450km and quick refueling times.
  • Mona Neubaur, Minister for Economic Affairs in North Rhine-Westphalia, emphasized the importance of hydrogen technology for sustainable mobility in Germany.
  • The use of the new vehicle is expected to save 69,000kg of CO2 compared to conventional diesel trucks, providing valuable experience for CO2-neutral transport solutions.
  • A trial involving five hydrogen-powered trucks in northwest Europe, including partners like Amazon and Daimler Truck, aims to demonstrate the viability of hydrogen as a clean and practical transport solution.
Nippon Gases Germany and HOYER Group have recently received a hydrogen-powered truck from hylane, a Hyundai XCIENT fuel cell vehicle that will be used to transport dry ice. Equipped with a dry box and air ducts, the truck meets the logistic requirements of the companies, offering a range of up to 450km and the ability to be refueled in under 15 minutes. The vehicle has been highlighted as ideal for daily transportation of dry ice by HOYER. Mona Neubaur, the Minister for Economic Affairs, Industry, Climate Protection and Energy of North Rhine-Westphalia, praised the technology's role in sustainable mobility in Germany, particularly noting the advantages of hydrogen-powered fuel-cell trucks over battery-electric drives. Christoph Laumen, Managing Director at Nippon Gases Germany, expects significant CO2 savings and valuable operational insights from the use of the new vehicle. The article also discusses a broader trial in northwest Europe involving five hydrogen-powered trucks, with companies like Amazon and Daimler Truck participating. This trial aims to prove the effectiveness of hydrogen as a clean and feasible transport solution, addressing the need for emissions reduction in logistics operations and demonstrating the viability of hydrogen technology in heavy-duty logistics applications.
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