HAULIERS are being invited to register expressions of interest in trialling a new hydrogen-powered vehicle. 

Testing of Hydrogen Vehicle Systems’ (HVS) “state-of-the-art, clean-sheet-designed” HGV will commence towards the end of 2025. 

Fleet operators will be offered extensive trial periods to test the hydrogen-electric unit, putting it through its paces and evaluating how the zero-emission vehicle will perform in the real world.

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Jawad Khursheed, CEO of HVS, said: “We understand the challenges of introducing disruptive technology such as zero-emission trucks to the logistics sector, so we will be offering extensive trials to fleet operators so they can thoroughly evaluate the technology and understand how it will perform within their fleets before they purchase our vehicles, which will help them achieve their environmental targets.”

Depending on the journey – the route travelled, road conditions and driving style – HVS’ HGV has the capacity to travel up to 370 miles (600km), the company says. Refuelling takes a much shorter time than charging an equivalent battery vehicle and is comparable to filling a truck with diesel (about 15 to 20 minutes). Many hydrogen fuelling stations will be located at existing commercial vehicle forecourts, using dispensers that look very similar to conventional petrol and diesel ones, but with a different nozzle.

Jawad added: “Hydrogen is the perfect fuel for the haulage industry, offering long range and quick refuelling thanks to stations being easily integrated into existing key transport networks, and we’re keen to help prospective customers learn all about this exciting technology.”

To register interest, visit: www.hvs.co.uk/contact.