H2X will deliver hydrogen fuel cell vehicles to Sweden
The Australian vehicle manufacturer H2X Global has signed an agreement with one of Sweden’s largest municipal waste companies to provide hydrogen fuel cell-powered trucks and light vehicles.
Renova, which is owned by 10 municipalities across the Gothenburg region in western Sweden, and H2X Global have signed a memorandum of understanding for the delivery of five commercial vehicles from the H2X range.
The vehicles (pictured) are an 18-ton rear loader, a 28-ton demountable and three 3.5-ton tail lift vehicles.
The agreement paves the way for growing H2X Global’s operations in Scandinavia for the development and production of vehicles for the transport industry with Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric propulsion, according to an announcement.
H2X Global’s Head of Northern Europe Peter Westh said: “We believe H2X is the preferred partner because not only do we provide a total zero-emission solution for our customers’ commercial fleet, but we stay with our customers and support them throughout the journey, including aftermarket.
“In addition, the H2X model matches the very innovative and forward-looking Scandinavian approach.
“Our unique hybrid model for vehicle development with supercapacitors instead of batteries is a key component.”
The City of Gothenburg’s vehicle fleet aims to be fossil-free as early as 2023 and 2030, carbon dioxide emissions will be reduced by 90 percent over the city’s transport system.
H2X Global also said that they will establish their European headquarters in the Gothenburg region, where leading vehicle companies are located.
CEO of Business Region Gothenburg Andersson said: “The phasing out of fossil fuels is facilitated by switching to hydrogen fuel cell technology in certain applications.
“… (H2X’s) establishment here complements our already strong industrial cluster in sustainable mobility in an exciting way.”
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