David Blekhman

“Hydrogen is the future for heavy-duty transportation, and we are well-poised to leverage our focus on closed environments like ports and logistics centers.”

Tevva, London, UK, is launching production of its first 7.5-tonne hydrogen-electric truck. The hydrogen-electric truck harnesses fuel flexibility, new technology for the electric motor and an intelligent software that controls the range extender operation to maximize efficiency and distance.

The partnership between Tevva and Loop Energy was originally based on the 7.5t, Class 5, commercial delivery vehicles. The companies are set to deliver a disruptive offering in the heavy duty class ahead of many established OEM’s struggling to compete against diesel internally.

In my recent conversation with Gaussin management, Christophe Gaussin, CEO, was open to challenge Tesla to bring its electric truck to compete in 2023 Dakar Rally against his team with a hydrogen truck.

Hexagon Purus has revealed its new product line for class 6 to 8 ZEV truck powertrains. As new ZEV truck mandates come to take hold in California, Hexagon aims to become a manufacturer for a small-series production of trucks for larger OEMs.

In the race for the hydrogen truck, the 130-year-old Bosch corporation stands out as a strategic and agile long-distance runner.

Electrolysis emerges as a key player in green hydrogen, with notable newsmakers coming from Norway, including industry players such as Nel, Hystar, and HydrogenPro.

The world’s first hydrogen rubber-tired gantry crane was deployed by PACECO Corp. in the Port of Los Angeles, primary location for the California Hydrogen Hub

Vireon’s network of hydrogen refueling stations in the Nordics is not a surprise as Norwegian Hydrogen, FirstElement Fuel Inc., and Mitsui&Co., Ltd. formed a partnership.

This acquisition has enabled Hyster-Yale to integrate advanced fuel cell technology into their material handling equipment, especially at ports.