INEOS Inovyn begins trial of liquid hydrogen powered trucks

INEOS Inovyn has begun a trial of hydrogen-powered trucks, led by Daimler, with its PVC customers in Germany.
 
INEOS Inovyn will be running the fleet of Mercedes-Benz GenH2 trucks, along with Amazon, Air Products, Holcim and Wiedmann & Winz.
 
Powered by liquid hydrogen, the trucks are able to carry up to 40 tonnes of PVC product with a range of more than 620 miles. The trial will run over the next 12 months and will see INEOS make around 250 deliveries in the Rheinberg area to help understand fuel-cell technology in real-life operations, with an ambition to expand customer deliveries into Belgium next year.

Benefiting from a range of more than 620 miles, the Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Trucks are able to carry the same payload as a conventional diesel vehicle. Along with Amazon, Air Products, Holcim and Wiedmann & Winz, we are working with Daimler Truck to run their first trial fleet in Germany.
 
Running over the next 12 months, INEOS will make around 250 customer deliveries across the Rheinberg area to understand fuel-cell technology in real-life operations, with an ambition to expand deliveries into Belgium and the Netherlands next year.
 
Wouter Bleukx, Business Director Hydrogen at INEOS Inovyn, said: "Hydrogen is a game-changing energy solution that will transform truck transportation and help us achieve a zero-emission future. As both a major producer and consumer of low-carbon hydrogen, INEOS is in a unique position to help drive this change. We are delighted to be working with Daimler Truck."

“INEOS is committed to reaching Net Zero and Daimler’s pioneering trial, is an exciting opportunity to help accelerate this transition. We transport nearly 3 million tonnes of PVC annually and continually look at ways to reduce our CO2 footprint.
 
“INEOS invests in and prioritises hydrogen production and storage, we believe that our innovations are leading the charge in creating a cleaner energy ecosystem that has hydrogen at its heart. We are Europe’s largest operator of electrolysis with over 125 years of experience, but to continue bringing low carbon hydrogen solutions to market we will need significant support from governments to encourage infrastructure investment and business confidence.”