Iveco delivers hydrogen fuelled trucks to BMW for H2Haul project

Iveco has delivered two of its S-eWay Fuel Cell heavy-duty trucks to BMW as part of the H2Haul hydrogen demonstration project.

This European project, co-financed by the Clean Hydrogen Partnership, aims to demonstrate the high reliability of hydrogen-powered trucks as a viable zero-emission solution for Europe’s transportation needs through field operation tests across multiple real-world missions, in collaboration with various hydrogen providers and spanning  diverse geographical ecosystems.
 
The handover took place during a special event hosted by BMW in Leipzig, which provided insight into the holistic use of hydrogen throughout the BMW value chain, from logistics to the finished vehicle for long-haul trucking. This significant occasion also marked the opening of two state-of-the-art hydrogen filling stations by TEAL Mobility in Leipzig and Hormersdorf, a key step in the establishment of the necessary infrastructure for H2 logistics and commercial transport.

Giandomenico Fioretti, Head of Alternative Propulsion Business Development stated: "The delivery of our first two S-eWay Fuel Cell trucks to BMW represents a significant step forward in proving the practicality and scalability of hydrogen-powered long-haulage transport. Through our active participation in the H2Haul project, we are proud to help pave the way for a zero-emission future in Europe’s transport sector. This achievement demonstrates the strength of collaboration between vehicle manufacturers, energy and technology providers, shippers, carriers, and institutions in advancing the hydrogen-based commercial transport."

The Iveco S-eWay Fuel Cell has a range of up to 800 km, a fast-refuelling time of under 20 minutes, and can accommodate 70 kg of compressed H2 at 700-bar. 

The trucks will transport parts between Bavaria (Nuremberg) and Leipzig (BMW plant), supported by two new hydrogen refuelling stations.

Iveco’s participation in the H2Haul project is part of its multi-energy approach to decarbonisation, focusing on the development of various alternative powertrains to provide customers with the solution that best meets their specific operational needs, with hydrogen representing a key element in decarbonising hard to abate missions.

While monitoring the progress of the technological landscape and the evolution of the regulatory framework, the brand continues contributing to the development of the hydrogen ecosystem for heavy-duty applications by investigating all promising technologies and vehicle architectures, such as the Iveco S-Way prototype featuring a FPT Industrial XCURSOR 13-litre Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engine and the series-hybrid heavy-duty concept truck featuring a FPT Industrial CURSOR 9 Hydrogen range-extending system, both of which were presented at IAA 2024.

The two Iveco S-eWay Fuel Cell trucks delivered today are part of the fleet of 12 hydrogen-fuelled heavy-duty vehicles which Iveco is deploying across strategic sites across Europe (Germany, France and Switzerland) as part of the H2Haul project to demonstrate the future viability of hydrogen fuel-cell trucks. One of the trucks was displayed at the new TEAL Mobility hydrogen station, where it demonstrated hydrogen refuelling operations, while the second was showcased at BMW’s Leipzig plant.