Hydrogen-Powered Future: hylane Expands Fleet with IVECO's Fuel Cell Tractor Units
Key Ideas
- hylane adds three IVECO S-eWay Fuel Cell tractor units to its H2 rental fleet, showcasing the practicality of hydrogen-powered long-distance transport in real-life operations.
- The European H2Haul project, co-funded by the Clean Hydrogen Partnership, aims to demonstrate the reliability of hydrogen-powered trucks for emission-free European transport needs.
- Cooperation between hylane and IVECO extends to service, with customers having maintenance work at selected IVECO workshops, supported by Bosch components for the vehicles.
- The delivery of the fuel cell electric vehicles reflects a commitment to offering local emission-free logistics options, meeting customer demand for zero-emission solutions in long-distance transport.
hylane GmbH, a key player in sustainable commercial vehicle mobility, received three new IVECO S-eWay Fuel Cell tractor units, expanding its H2 rental fleet to approximately 100 vehicles. The handover took place at the IVECO Experience Center in Ulm. These IVECO vehicles are part of a small series produced in Ulm, showcasing the practicality and scalability of hydrogen-powered long-distance transport within the H2Haul project. The partnership aims to demonstrate hydrogen-powered trucks as a reliable and locally emission-free solution for European transport.
The IVECO S-eWay Fuel Cell tractor units have a range of 800 kilometers, can be refueled in less than 20 minutes, and boast a total output of over 200 kW. These vehicles are equipped with hydrogen tanks holding up to 70 kilograms at 700 bar pressure. The partnership also includes service cooperation, allowing hylane customers to access maintenance at selected IVECO workshops.
Both Christian Sulser, CEO of Iveco Magirus AG, and Sara Schiffer, Managing Director of hylane, expressed their commitment to emission-free logistics and the importance of expanding zero-emission vehicle solutions. The delivery of these tractor units signifies a step towards meeting the rising demand for environmentally friendly transportation options. hylane's dedication to shaping the market launch of zero-emission commercial vehicles positions them as a leading partner in climate-friendly logistics solutions.
Topics
Fuel Cells
Clean Energy
Partnership
Commercial Vehicles
Logistics
Sustainable Mobility
European Project
Zero-emission Transport
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