Several major companies from vehicle manufacturing, energy, and infrastructure sectors want to jointly advance the deployment of hydrogen trucks in Europe. These include Daimler Truck, Volvo Group, Toyota Motor Corporation, Bosch, Air Liquide, TotalEnergies, TEAL Mobility, and MB Energy. Additional partners are expected to join.
The goal is not only to bring vehicles to market. At the same time, hydrogen refueling stations are to be established along important European transport corridors. Hydrogen supply at an economically viable price is also part of the plan.
This coordination is often lacking today. A transport operator will not purchase a hydrogen truck if there are hardly any refueling stations along their route. Conversely, a refueling station operator is reluctant to invest as long as too few vehicles are in operation. Adding to this is the price of hydrogen, which is critical for economical operation.
The companies therefore want to coordinate vehicles, refueling stations, and fuel supply in terms of timing. By 2030, this should enable greater deployment of hydrogen trucks. Hydrogen is viewed as a complement to battery-electric trucks rather than as a standalone solution.
However, crucial practical details are still missing. It is unknown which corridors will be expanded first, how many refueling stations are planned, and when these will open. There are also no figures yet regarding hydrogen pricing and potential supply agreements.
Complete plans are to be presented on September 15, 2026, at the IAA Transportation in Hannover. Until then, it remains unclear whether this announcement will become a binding expansion plan with clear timelines and investments.