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Volvo Trucks executive Jessica Sandström detailed new and evolving powertrain technologies — and possible legislative solutions — that can take trucking into a net-zero emissions future by 2050.
First Hydrogen completed two fleet trials of its hydrogen fuel-cell-powered vehicles, achieving a range of 630 kilometers (about 391 miles) on a single refueling.
Citing hydrogen as one of the most efficient ways of storing and transporting renewable energies, BMW believes the energy source is a zero-emission alternative to battery-electric vehicles.
Concerns over limited availability of raw materials impacting the growth of battery electric vehicles, Toyota and BMW are are developing a secondary zero emissions vehicle strategy.
“We think hydrogen-powered vehicles are ideally placed technologically to fit alongside battery-electric vehicles and complete the electric mobility picture,” said Oliver Zipse, chairman of the board of management of BMW AG.
Slowly but surely, the "other" alternative fuel is beginning to gain traction. In Europe, trials with Stellantis brand hydrogen vans have been ongoing.
The Stellantis Group is increasing its focus on hydrogen fuel development for fleet users with the appointment of Jean-Michel Billig as chief technology officer.
By 2023, the plant will also begin assembly of H2 refueling stations and the production of low-carbon hydrogen.
South Korean automaker Hyundai announced plans to offer hydrogen fuel cell versions of all its commercial vehicles by 2028; Under its Hydrogen Vision 2040 that aims to achieve carbon neutrality, Hyundai wants to make hydrogen-based vehicles a key part of commercial transportation system.
The first prototypes of the hydrogen-powered vehicles are now being tested on European roads.
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