THE hydrogen truck they represent a promising innovation in the freight transport sector. These vehicles use fuel cells to generate electricity from hydrogen, emitting only water vapor as a byproduct. Let’s find out how the hydrogen truck that traveled 1,000 km after leaving the Netherlands to arrive in Milan is made.
Hydrogen truck
It is a road tractor to three aces of an articulated one, transformed into hydrogen by Holthausen Clean Technology with fuel cell technology ( FCEV). This truck is in fact equipped with fuel cells powered by hydrogen, with a power of 200 kW which generate current used by 450 kW electric motor and from the package 160 kWh battery which guarantees 100 km of autonomy.
The hydrogen tanks have a total capacity of 50kg and are positioned at the back of the cabin.
With this configuration, the truck has an average range of approx 450 km (up to 600 km, but it also depends on the type of route and the load): to make the journey from Holland to Milan, 2 refuelings were necessary with stops reduced by about ten minutes, as the hydrogen refueling is rapid. The configuration of a 4×2 tractor (2 aces) predicts 7 tanks for a total of 35 kg of hydrogen but is also available with 50 kilos. The first ones have already been delivered to customers in Northern Europe 6×2 tractorswith total tank capacity equal to 100 kg of hydrogenfor more autonomy 1,100 km.
The starting point of this hydrogen tractor that arrived in Milan is that of a DAF from which the original engine and gearbox were removed to fit the electric motor, battery and an automatic Allison gearbox. Among the advantages of the electric motor is the reduced maintenance compared to a truck with a diesel engine which requires periodic servicing with machine downtime and certainly higher costs for materials. Electric regenerative braking also allows for reduced wear on the braking system.
Autonomous hydrogen truck
The hydrogen truck by Holthausen Clean Technology was tested on the road during a trip organized by GreenForce to reach Italy. Starting from the Dutch factory in Hoogezandthe truck travels further 1,100 km up to the Milan Fair.
A hydrogen truck he made a long demonstration trip departing from Holland and arriving in Italy, to reach Milan for the Transpotec Logitec exhibition. It’s about a tractor-trailer powered by hydrogen generated by fuel cells developed by GreenForce,
The route crossed i Netherlandsthe Germany and the Swisshighlighting the ease of refueling where there are stations and the need to expand this network in Italy.
The purpose of the trip was not only to demonstrate reliability and the versatility of the truck on the road, but also to underline the importance of road infrastructure and long-distance refueling services for hydrogen vehicles.
On the hydrogen truck the parts that require maintenance concern the braking system and the steering. The fuel cell engine does not require particular attention, other than a periodic check.
GreenForce brings hydrogen to Italy with HOLDIM
GreenForce, Italian company specialized in sustainable transport of Holdim GroupAnd Holthausen Clean Technologyleader in the production of vehicles hydrogen fuel cells, have announced a collaborative agreement aimed at developing a hydrogen-based transport ecosystem in Italy. In the agreement with Holthausen Clean Technology, formalized through a Memorandum of UnderstandingGreenForce will handle sales and support after-sales of these industrial and commercial vehicles to transport companies and the public sector.
GreenForce will play a key role in developing the infrastructure of refueling stations and in promoting government incentives for the adoption of hydrogen vehicles, following the example of other countries.
Finally, Holdim will create a new one at its headquarters service station which provides to all biofuels available on the market, including BIO LCNG (gas and liquid methane). Holdim’s goal is to provide a complete offering of alternative fuelswith the expected addition of hydrogen in the future.
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