Daimler Truck Secures Funding for 100 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trucks in Germany
Key Ideas
  • Daimler Truck has received €226m from the German government for the development, production, and deployment of 100 hydrogen fuel cell trucks, with operations expected to start by the end of 2026.
  • The funding comes from the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport, and the trucks will have a 1,000km range using liquid hydrogen, providing advantages in energy density and weight.
  • The project is part of the EU's Important Project of Common Europe Interest programme, with strong support from the federal states of Baden-Württemberg and Rhineland-Palatinate, signaling a boost for hydrogen use in heavy-duty transportation.
  • Daimler Truck's CEO emphasized the significance of funding for hydrogen adoption in commercial vehicles, with ongoing trials and the need for expanded refueling infrastructure highlighted for successful transformation towards sustainable transportation.
Daimler Truck has secured €226m ($238m) in funding from the German government for the development, small-series production, and deployment of 100 hydrogen fuel cell trucks. These trucks, powered by liquid hydrogen, are expected to have a 1,000km range, with higher energy density and weight advantages over gaseous applications. The final assembly of the trucks will take place at Mercedes-Benz's plant in Wörth, with fuel cells sourced from cellcentric's pilot production facility in Esslingen. The funding, awarded through the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport and supported by the federal states of Baden-Württemberg and Rhineland-Palatinate, is part of the EU's Important Project of Common Europe Interest programme. This initiative aims to drive the ramp-up of hydrogen in heavy-duty transportation, receiving positive feedback from State Secretary Dr. Andre Baumann and Daimler Truck's CEO, Karin Rådström. Daimler Truck has already begun building prototypes, and five customers are conducting trials with these trucks. INEOS Inovyn is one of the companies involved in trials, emphasizing the need for expanded hydrogen refueling stations across Europe. Daimler Truck also highlighted the necessity of developing international refueling infrastructure and a cost-competitive green liquid hydrogen supply for the success of sustainable transportation transformation. The approval of funding for these fuel cell trucks is seen as a significant step in promoting the use of hydrogen in road freight transportation and the commercial vehicle industry. The article concludes by mentioning the ongoing trials and the importance of infrastructure development for supporting the transition towards sustainable transportation.
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