H2X Global to supply hydrogen fuel cell trucks for Sweden

Australia’s H2X Global has been chosen by Swedish company Renova AB for a contract worth up to $34 million (240 million SEK) for the supply of commercial hydrogen fuel cell electric (FCEV) trucks to the city of Gothenburg.

The Renova Group is owned by ten municipalities in western Sweden, and upon completion, the contract will establish the largest fleet of its kind in the country.

The award, received by H2X Global’s subsidiary H2X Gothenburg AB, comes from a public tender released in December 2022, with H2X Global successful in 12 out of the 13 vehicle categories specified in the tender, covering both 18 and 26 tonne vehicle classes.

The hydrogen fuel cell-powered trucks are designed to meet a range of truck configurations required by Renova, including tail lift dumpers, garbage compactors, hook lifts, and crane loaders.

The vehicles offer the same range and load capacity as traditional fossil-fuelled vehicles while delivering zero emissions.

H2X’s Head of Northern Europe Peter Westh said: “The new range of vehicles offered by H2X has been developed to perfectly meet the needs of the Scandinavian and European markets for zero-emission commercial vehicles.

“This aligns with the latest directives in Sweden for energy transition and complements European projects focused on carbon-free mobility solutions.”

Renova AB, the city of Gothenburg’s waste management operator, will be responsible for operating the vehicles, which will go into service over the next three years.

According to H2X, the introduction of these vehicles will drive demand for a hydrogen refuelling station commissioned by Hynion set to open by Q1 2024.

The company has made a commitment to assemble the vehicles locally in Sweden.

H2X’s Head of Sales and Marketing Bill Moss said: “The award from Renova AB and the City of Gothenburg is a testament to H2X Global’s outstanding products and service to its clients in the transition towards zero-emissions.

“This recognition acknowledges H2X Global’s leadership among other OEMs in achieving the goal of decarbonizing the commercial transportation and waste sectors.”

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