Volvo Trucks to Release Hydrogen Heavy Truck
May 29, 2024
Volvo Truck is developing heavy Truck with hydrogen internal combustion engine，Road testing will begin in 2026.，It is planned to be commercialized by the end of 2030。Green hydrogen heavy Truck is an important step for Volvo truck to reach the goal of net zero emission.，At the same time, it also provides strong support for global customers to achieve their decarbonization goals.。
Heavy truck uses green hydrogen energy to replace fossil fuel，It will open up a new path for reducing carbon emissions in the field of transportation.。The hydrogen heavy truck will be especially suitable for long-distance transportation.、Areas with limited charging infrastructure and battery charging times。
Volvo trucks are actively promoting the application of hydrogen energy technology.，Customer testing of heavy trucks with hydrogen internal combustion engines is scheduled to start in 2026，It will be put into commercial use by the end of 2030.。At present，Relevant tests are carried out in the laboratory and on the Vehicles。Heavy truck with hydrogen internal combustion engine will be a new choice for Volvo truck product line.，With existing pure electric trucks、Fuel cell truck，And the use of renewable fuels such as biogas andHVO (Hydrogenated vegetable oil)The trucks complement each other.。
Mr. Dong Chenrui, President of Volvo Trucks China, gave a positive comment on this.：“The arrival of Volvo heavy truck with hydrogen internal combustion engine has accelerated the application of hydrogen energy in the field of heavy transportation.，It also promotes the green transformation of the whole industry.。The new technology will effectively reduce carbon emissions during heavy truck transportation.，To provide new impetus for the sustainable development of the logistics industry。”
“Heavy truck using hydrogen energy retains the traditional internal combustion engine，It has the same performance and reliability as traditional diesel heavy trucks.，Provides a potential additional advantage for net zero emissions in the well to wheel phase。This will be a favorable complement to Volvo's pure electric heavy truck, which has been on the market for many years.。”Head of Production and Quality Management, Volvo TrucksJan HjelmgrenExpress。
Volvo trucks with green hydrogen internal combustion engines use renewable hydrogenated vegetable oil as ignition fuel.，Such Vehicles will have the potential to achieve net zero emissions in the well to wheel phase，And according to the latest carbon dioxide emission standards of the European Union，This type of heavy truck is classified as“Zero emission Vehicles”(ZEV)。
“It's obvious，Achieving net zero emissions in the heavy transport sector，Need to rely on diversified technical means。As the world's leading truck manufacturer，We are committed to providing a range of net-zero emission solutions，To meet the different needs of customers.。Customers can meet the specific requirements of their own transportation tasks.、Existing infrastructure conditions and green energy prices，Flexibility to choose the most suitable solution。”Jan HjelmgrenExpress。
Volvo trucks use hydrogen internal combustion engines.，High-pressure direct injection technology will be introduced（HPDI），I.e. Before the addition of hydrogen，A small amount of ignition fuel is inject at a high pressure to achieve compression ignition.，Thereby optimizing the combustion process.。This technical advantage results in higher energy efficiency and lower fuel consumption，And increases engine power。
Volvo Group and Westport Fuel Systems（Westport Fuel Systems）Sign the agreement，The two sides will be based on high-pressure direct injection technology.（HPDI）Set up a joint venture。The joint venture is expected to be operational in the second quarter of 2024 after formal closing.。
