Vinyl producer INEOS Inovyn has begun customer trials with “Europe’s first heavy-duty liquid hydrogen truck”.
“Hydrogen is a game-changing energy solution that will transform truck transportation and help us achieve a zero-emission future,” said Wouter Bleukx, Business Director Hydrogen at INEOS Inovyn. “As both a major producer and consumer of low-carbon hydrogen, INEOS is in a unique position to help drive this change. We are delighted to be working with Daimler Truck.”
The Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Trucks are said to be the first heavy-duty liquid hydrogen trucks in Europe, and provide a range of more than 1000 km while able to carry the same payload as a conventional diesel vehicle. “Along with Amazon, Air Products, Holcim and Wiedmann & Winz, we are working with Daimler Truck to run their first trial fleet in Germany,” said the group.
Running over the next 12 months, INEOS said it will make around 250 customer deliveries across the Rheinberg area to understand fuel-cell technology in real-life operations, with an ambition to expand deliveries into Belgium and the Netherlands next year.
Wouter added, “INEOS is committed to reaching Net Zero and Daimler’s pioneering trial, is an exciting opportunity to help accelerate this transition. We transport nearly 3 million tonnes of PVC annually and continually look at ways to reduce our CO2 footprint.”
“INEOS invests in and prioritises hydrogen production and storage, we believe that our innovations are leading the charge in creating a cleaner energy ecosystem that has hydrogen at its heart. We are Europe’s largest operator of electrolysis with over 125 years of experience, but to continue bringing low carbon hydrogen solutions to market we will need significant support from governments to encourage infrastructure investment and business confidence.”
The group said the trial also provides INEOS Inovyn’s PVC customers with the opportunity to reduce Scope 3 emissions and strengthen their own green credentials.
