H2X Global secures second contract from Renova AB for hydrogen fuel cell trucks for Gothenburg

H2X World has been awarded a contract valued at as much as 240 million Swedish Kronor ($US22.9 million) to provide hydrogen fuel-cell vans for town of Gothenburg, Sweden. Upon completion, this contract will set up the biggest fleet of its variety in Sweden.

The award, obtained by H2X World’s subsidiary H2X Gothenburg AB, comes from a second public tender launched in December 2022. H2X World has efficiently secured autos in 12 out of the 13 classes specified within the tender, overlaying each 18 and 26 tonne automobile lessons.

The hydrogen gasoline cell-powered vans are designed to fulfill a spread of truck configurations required by Renova, together with tail elevate dumpers, rubbish compactors, hook lifts, and crane loaders. The autos supply the identical vary and cargo capability as conventional fossil-fuelled autos whereas delivering zero emissions.

Renova AB, town’s waste administration operator owned by ten municipalities in western Sweden, can be accountable for working these autos. The event and operation of the autos are deliberate to happen over the subsequent three years.

Moreover, the introduction of those autos will drive demand for the hydrogen refueling station commissioned by Hynion, amongst others. The station, set to open close to Renova by Q1 2024, will assist Gothenburg Metropolis and Renova AB of their dedication to transition their fleet to zero emissions.

The dedication is to assemble the autos regionally in Sweden. This strategy will contribute to employment era within the area of Gothenburg whereas bettering logistics and sustainability in manufacturing. These commitments kind a significant a part of H2X World’s native growth and its objective of constructing hydrogen a cost-competitive resolution for the decarbonization of back-to-base fleet operations.