The H2Accelerate TRUCKS project, a significant EU initiative for decarbonizing long-haul trucks, has been launched in Brussels with IRU and other members participating. This project aims to deploy 150 hydrogen heavy-duty vehicles along major European corridors and establish eight heavy-duty hydrogen refueling stations, supported by the EU’s “Connecting Europe Facility.” It represents a collaborative effort among hydrogen producers, infrastructure operators, and vehicle manufacturers to test and promote hydrogen as a viable option for reducing carbon emissions in long-haul goods transport.
Summary
- Project Launch: In Brussels, the H2Accelerate TRUCKS project was initiated to advance the decarbonization of long-haul trucks in the EU.
- Collaborative Effort: Key players like IRU, FIAP, UNTRR, and AISO, along with vehicle manufacturers and infrastructure operators, are involved.
- Hydrogen Deployment: 150 hydrogen-powered trucks will be tested on routes from Scandinavia to Italy.
- EU Funding: Secured funding for eight heavy-duty hydrogen refueling stations through the “Connecting Europe Facility.”
- Legislative Support: The importance of the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR) and CO₂ standards for vehicles in supporting zero-emission vehicles.
