The first hydrogen-powered T 264 haul truck prototype, named Europa, has been delivered to Fortescue's Christmas Creek mine in the Pilbara region of Western Australia for testing in an operational mining setting. Developed by Liebherr and Fortescue, Europa will undergo on-site testing over the next few months to inform Fortescue's future fleet of zero-emission haul trucks. Featuring a 1.6 MWh battery, 500 kW of fuel cells, and the capacity to store over 380 kg of liquid hydrogen, Europa represents a significant advancement in zero-emission haulage technology. Oliver Weiss from Liebherr expressed the importance of hydrogen and its carriers in mine decarbonisation efforts, in addition to electrification. The partnership between Liebherr and Fortescue aims to accelerate the development of new technology for zero-emission haulage. The integration of a Fortescue Zero battery into the Liebherr haul truck signifies a milestone in their collaboration, showcasing the rapid progress from concept to field operation. The CEO of Fortescue Metals, Dino Otranto, emphasized the significance of Europa joining the battery-electric truck, Roadrunner, at the site. Once operational, Europa will be refuelled with liquid hydrogen from a nearby plant at Fortescue's Green Energy Hub. This deployment of the hydrogen-powered haul truck prototype builds on the ongoing collaboration between Liebherr and Fortescue, which also includes the development of a fully integrated Autonomous Haulage Solution. The joint efforts of the companies aim to pioneer the operation of zero-emission vehicles globally. Otranto highlighted the importance of a system solution for decarbonising mining operations, incorporating fleet and energy management systems to achieve significant reductions in carbon emissions. The successful deployment of Europa signifies a step forward in sustainable mining practices and showcases the commitment of the partnership to advancing environmentally friendly technologies.