Toyota and Scania collaborate to test hydrogen fuel cell technology in heavy-duty transport
In Belgium, Toyota and Scania announced a partnership to advance hydrogen fuel cell solutions for heavy-duty mobility through real-world logistics operations.
In this collaboration, Toyota will supply fuel cell systems for 40 heavy-duty vehicles within Scania’s Pilot Partner program. The program brings Scania together with selected customers to evaluate a wide range of sustainable transport technologies, including hydrogen fuel cell system, under real operating conditions.
As zero-emissions heavy-duty fuel cell applications continue to expand, this initiative is expected to deliver confirmation of technical performance, operational efficiency and total cost of ownership. By integrating Toyota’s hydrogen fuel cell technology into this framework, the partnership will evaluate how fuel cell electric trucks can support demanding heavy-duty transport operations, the partners said.
The vehicles will be equipped with Toyota’s latest third-generation fuel cell system, which delivers 300 kW of power in a highly compact design for heavy-duty applications and a wide range of other use cases.
The first Scania hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks will start operating during the first quarter of 2027.
“We believe heavy-duty transport is key to building hydrogen demand and infrastructure. Furthermore, we believe hydrogen is the right solution for demanding heavy-duty applications, where long range, high utilization and operational efficiency are essential,” said Hiroki Nakajima, Executive Vice President, Toyota Motor Corporation.
Category: Hydrogen
