Dr. Rainer Müller-Finkeldei

Political and economic union of European states; sets climate, energy, trade and external funding policies, including the Global Gateway and hydrogen import strategy.

Government ministry

Energy

Energy storage system in GenH2 trucks enabling energy recuperation during descents and supporting peak power demands.

An integrated electric drive unit that combines the electric motor, power electronics, and transmission, used in electric vehicles.

40-kilogram tanks mounted on either side of the GenH2 truck chassis maintain cryogenic conditions for extended roadway storage of liquid hydrogen.

Baden-Württemberg

Valais

Development and testing of liquid hydrogen fuel cell truck prototypes for long-haul heavy-duty transport. Prototypes have undergone rigorous performance testing including extreme Alpine conditions.

Production of 100 hydrogen trucks for commercial deployment, with final assembly at Daimler's Wörth facility and fuel cell components supplied by cellcentric.

Coordinated build-out of hydrogen refueling stations across Europe to support long-haul transport corridors and enable commercial deployment of hydrogen trucks.

A hydrogen fuel cell truck prototype undergoing testing, with series production planned for delivery starting in 2027.

Hydrogen-electric truck