After years of prototypes and trials, hydrogen trucks are edging closer to everyday use. Daimler Truck plans to place 100 fuel cell vehicles into customer operations from the end of 2026.
Daimler Truck AG has unveiled the Mercedes-Benz NextGenH2 Truck, announcing plans to place 100 hydrogen fuel cell semi-trailers into customer operations from the end of 2026. The vehicles will be produced in a limited small series at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Wörth, Germany.
According to the company, the NextGenH2 Truck represents the next development stage of its hydrogen strategy, following testing programmes with the first-generation GenH2 prototypes. Daimler Truck says the vehicles are close to production maturity and are intended for demanding long-haul operations.
Daimler Truck continues to prioritise liquid hydrogen (LHâ‚‚) rather than compressed hydrogen. Stored at –253°C, liquid hydrogen allows higher energy density and longer ranges. The manufacturer states that the NextGenH2 Truck is designed to achieve ranges well above 1,000 km at full load.
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