Decoding the Future: Hydrogen's Rise in Trucking Industry
Key Ideas
- Hydrogen's potential as a fuel for long-haul trucking operations is contingent on competitive pricing with alternative fuels.
- The webinar will delve into the challenges and opportunities of using hydrogen fuel for trucks, including regulatory and safety aspects.
- Industry experts will discuss the factors influencing the total cost of ownership for hydrogen trucks, such as storage, availability, and system components.
- Speakers from FORVIA, Hyundai Motor America, and Daimler Truck North America will provide insights on hydrogen storage, competitive advantages, and advanced engineering in the hydrogen truck sector.
The webinar, 'Run on Less – Messy Middle Bootcamp #9: The Opportunities and Challenges of Selling Hydrogen to the Industry,' scheduled for July 1, 2025, will focus on the potential of hydrogen as a fuel for long-haul trucking. To be a viable choice, hydrogen needs to be priced competitively against other fuel alternatives. However, due to the industry's infancy, calculating the total cost of ownership for hydrogen trucks is complex due to regulatory changes, safety concerns, storage needs, and fluctuating fuel and vehicle availability. The session aims to highlight the opportunities and challenges associated with utilizing hydrogen fuel for trucks, identifying the best use cases and the necessary steps for hydrogen to become cost-competitive. Speakers include Tarek Abdel-Baset from FORVIA, Ben Happek from Hyundai Motor America, and Derek Rotz from Daimler Truck North America. The discussion will cover regulations, safety requirements, competitive advantages, power considerations, and the impact of the hydrogen supply chain on the total cost of ownership for hydrogen vehicles.