Testing the first hydrogen-powered truck in Slovakia
In November, an innovative hydrogen-powered truck, the first made in Slovakia by MIP, was unveiled at the Slovakia Ring. The event highlighted the critical role of hydrogen technologies in decarbonising road freight transport across Europe. During the event, they signed a memorandum of intent with MIP to jointly test the truck in container transport operations.
About Mobility & Innovation Production (MIP)
MIP is a Slovak company specialising in the research and development of zero-emission propulsion systems for various vehicles. Their mission is to implement cutting-edge technologies that meet the EU’s sustainable transport requirements.
Technological innovations of the hydrogen-powered truck:
Ford F-Max platform: Built on the Ford F-Max platform, the truck provides a stable foundation for integrating advanced technologies.
117 kW/h REFIRE fuel cell: This integrated fuel cell delivers the required energy and is part of one of the most advanced hydrogen propulsion systems yet to be commercially implemented.
Dana Sumo motor: The truck is the first heavy-duty vehicle in Europe to utilise the Dana Sumo motor, a unique innovation for heavy goods vehicles.
Hydrogen tank capacity – 48 kg: Equipped with tanks holding 48 kg of hydrogen, the truck has a range of up to 750 km.
Maximum permitted weight of 45 tonnes: It meets European standards for heavy goods vehicles, ensuring seamless integration into the existing logistics network.
Peter Kiss, CEO of HHLA Group, commented, “We are delighted to have the opportunity to test the new hydrogen-powered truck from MIP for container transport operations. Innovations like this allow us to offer environmentally friendly transport solutions not only by rail but also by road. This is another crucial step towards decarbonising Europe’s logistics chains.”
This hydrogen-powered truck complements their eco-friendly fleet, which includes electric trucks, hybrid and electric locomotives, and electric gantry cranes. By combining sustainable rail and road transport, they aim to provide green and efficient logistics solutions under one roof. The HHLA Group’s overall strategy focuses on achieving climate neutrality by 2040, including the decarbonisation of terminal facilities and equipment across Europe. They are also exploring the use of hydrogen in port logistics through the Clean Port & Logistics project, comparing it with battery-electric systems.
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