Green Collaboration: Farrall's Group Partners with HVS for Hydrogen Fuel Cell HGVs
Key Ideas
- Farrall's Group and HVS have partnered to integrate hydrogen fuel cell heavy goods vehicles into Farrall's fleet, aiming for zero-emission commercial trials.
- The collaboration focuses on reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainable practices in transportation, with a shared commitment to environmental responsibility.
- The partnership includes shared vehicle data, total cost of ownership modeling, route planning, and infrastructure support to optimize the performance of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.
- HVS aims to support transport providers in achieving net zero targets, offering competitive total cost of ownership through strategic collaboration with the hydrogen supply chain.
Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS) has announced a strategic collaboration with Edwin C Farrall Transport Ltd. (Farrall’s Group) in the United Kingdom, aiming to integrate hydrogen fuel cell heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) into Farrall's fleet. The partnership, driven by Farrall’s Group's commitment to reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainability, will involve the trial of zero-emission commercial vehicles starting in late 2025.
Farrall’s Group, a family transportation company in northwest England, views this collaboration as a step towards fulfilling their environmental responsibilities and setting a green example for others. Matthew Farrall, the managing director, emphasizes the importance of delivering a greener running fleet to positively impact local communities.
The memorandum of agreement (MOA) between HVS and Farrall’s Group outlines the objective of providing hydrogen fuel cell HGVs to support the company's net zero targets. The partnership includes sharing vehicle data, total cost of ownership modeling, route planning, and infrastructure support to ensure the optimal performance of the hydrogen fuel cell vehicles when they become available for trial.
John McLeister, the chief commercial officer for HVS, highlights the company's focus on collaborating with transport and logistics providers to help them achieve net zero targets. By closely aligning with Farrall's Group's climate aims, HVS aims to support the organization on their net-zero journey by offering competitive total cost of ownership and ensuring that the hydrogen infrastructure is suitable for their needs. The hydrogen fuel cell vehicles are expected to provide heavier payloads, longer range, and faster refueling compared to battery electric alternatives, offering a promising solution for sustainable transportation.