Driving Forward: HyHAUL Mobility at the Heart of Heavy-Duty Decarbonisation

Cenex Expo 2025 showed that net zero road freight is no longer a distant goal but a rapidly advancing reality. Among the standout exhibitors was HyHAUL Mobility, whose mission is to transform UK heavy haulage through hydrogen. Their platform links low carbon hydrogen supply with the growing demand for long-range, heavy-duty transport.

HyHAUL aims to deploy up to 30 hydrogen fuel cell trucks, supported by an emerging network of public hydrogen refuelling stations. The projected savings are significant, with more than 1,900 tonnes of CO2 equivalents expected to be avoided each year. Tackling the carbon footprint of long-haul freight is no small feat, but it is an area where hydrogen shows particular promise.

A recent BBC report highlighted government-funded efforts to introduce around 30 hydrogen lorries to UK roads next year. This mirrors HyHAUL’s plans and signals growing national momentum to bring zero emission heavy-duty vehicles into real-world operation.

At Cenex Expo, held at Millbrook, the atmosphere was one of momentum and collaboration. Industry leaders, policy makers and fleet operators gathered to showcase innovation, share expertise and explore practical pathways to scale. The seminar programme covered hydrogen infrastructure, cost of ownership and supply chain challenges, while the “Ride & Drive” element gave attendees the chance to experience new vehicles in action. This reinforced that hydrogen haulage is progressing beyond trial stages and into practical deployment.

HyHAUL’s presence captured attention not only because of its own deployment goals but also because it represents a shift in how the sector views hydrogen. For years it was seen as a technology of the future, but with firm supply commitments, infrastructure investments and vehicle rollouts, it is becoming part of today’s transport landscape.

Challenges remain, including achieving cost parity with diesel and producing hydrogen from low-carbon sources. Yet the direction is clear. Cenex Expo 2025 showed that decarbonising heavy transport is no longer a distant ambition. With HyHAUL leading practical deployments and the sector aligning behind hydrogen, the UK has a real chance to lead the decarbonisation of heavy-duty transport. Discover more about their hydrogen haulage solutions at hyhaul.co.uk.