Pioneering Hydrogen Transport: First Hydrogen-Powered Truck in Slovakia Unveiled
Key Ideas
- In partnership with MIP, the first hydrogen-powered truck in Slovakia aims to achieve climate-neutral container transportation for customers.
- The truck features advanced technologies like the Ford F-Max platform, a REFIRE fuel cell, and a Dana Sumo motor, setting new standards for heavy-duty vehicles.
- Equipped with a 48 kg hydrogen tank, the truck has a range of up to 750 km and complies with European heavy goods vehicle standards.
- HHLA Group's strategy focuses on climate neutrality by 2040, including hydrogen exploration in port logistics, aligning with the Clean Port & Logistics project.
In a groundbreaking move towards sustainable transport strategies, Slovakia has seen the launch of the first hydrogen-powered truck as part of a collaboration with Mobility & Innovation Production (MIP). The unveiling of this innovative truck, built on the Ford F-Max platform, signifies a pivotal step in achieving climate-neutral container transportation. Equipped with a 117 kW/h REFIRE fuel cell and a Dana Sumo motor, this truck boasts cutting-edge technologies, including a hydrogen tank capacity of 48 kg and a maximum permitted weight of 45 tonnes. The event at Slovakia Ring emphasized the importance of hydrogen technologies in decarbonizing road freight transport across Europe, reinforcing a memorandum of intent for testing the truck in container transport operations. HHLA Group's CEO, Peter KISS, expressed enthusiasm for testing this eco-friendly truck, highlighting the significance of offering environmentally friendly transport solutions. The company's broader strategy focuses on climate neutrality by 2040, with hydrogen playing a crucial role in port logistics through projects like Clean Port & Logistics, in alignment with the European decarbonization efforts.