Daimler Truck has commenced customer trials with five Mercedes-Benz GenH2 hydrogen fuel cell trucks in various long-haul applications in Germany. The trucks will be used by companies such as Amazon, Air Products, Wiedmann & Winz, Holcim, and Vervaeke for logistics operations related to specific cargo. These trials mark the next phase of development for the hydrogen-powered trucks, following track and public road testing. The GenH2 trucks are based on the Mercedes-Benz Actros long-haul truck's characteristics, offering a payload of 25 tonnes at a GCW of 40 tonnes. The vehicles will be refuelled at designated public liquid hydrogen filling stations in Wörth am Rhein and Duisburg. The trucks feature a fuel-cell system by Cellcentric, delivering 300 kW, with an additional 400 kW provided by a battery. The manufacturer emphasizes the advantages of using liquid hydrogen, such as higher energy density and a range of 1000 kilometers, enabling comparable performance to diesel trucks. The German Association of the Automotive Industry stresses the importance of adopting diverse technologies, including fuel cell drives, to achieve climate-neutral mobility.