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Volvo Trucks Tests Hydrogen-Powered Electric Trucks on Public Roads
Emitting only water vapor, hydrogen-powered fuel cell trucks will be an important part of Volvo Trucks’ zero exhaust emission product portfolio. Now, the vehicles have passed an important milestone – namely, being test-driven on public roads. The harsh conditions on public roads in northern Sweden, with ice, wind and lots of snow, make an ideal testing environment. Last year, Volvo Trucks showcased its fuel cell electric trucks for the first time. These zero exhaust emission trucks use hydrogen to produce their own electricity onboard – making them suitable for longer transport assignments. Since then, the trucks have been tested on public roads. But not just any public road. To make it extra-challenging, the tests have been conducted above the Arctic Circle in the north of Sweden – in an extremely cold climate. “Trucks are operating 7 days a week and in all types of weather. The harsh conditions on public roads in northern Sweden, with ice, wind and lots of snow, make an ideal testing environment,” said Helena Alsiö, vice president Powertrain Product Management at Volvo Trucks. “I am pleased to say that the tests are going well, confirming tests we carried out beforehand, both digitally and on our confined test track close to Gothenburg.” Fuel cell electric trucks powered by hydrogen will be especially suitable for longer distances and when using only batteries is not an option: for example, in rural areas with no charging infrastructure. The fuel cell electric trucks will be available in the second half of this decade.
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