GERMAN trucking giant db Schenker, one of the world's leading logistics service providers, is using the first hydrogen-powered semitrailer tractor approved for regular operations in Germany, reports the American Journal of Transportation.
The fuel cell truck, manufactured by Hyzon, is being operated by DB Schenker's Cologne branch in daily service between Cologne and Eupen (Belgium). DB Schenker is thus the first logistics service provider in Germany to operate a fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) in the 40-ton class.
Cyrille Bonjean, vice president land transport in Europe: 'The deployment of the first hydrogen-powered 40-ton vehicle in cross-border traffic between Germany and Belgium is a milestone achievement in the context of our long-term sustainability goals. It demonstrates that we are operating at the cutting edge of technology, and it is a good example of the importance of cooperating with innovative and high-performing green mobility companies.'
Said DB Schenker vice president Ralf Tobbe: 'The greater Cologne area is very well suited for the deployment of our first hydrogen-powered semitrailer tractor in Germany, especially thanks to the well-developed refueling infrastructure in this region. Further FCEVs are planned.'
Said hylane managing director Sara Schiffer: 'Putting the first hydrogen-powered semitrailer tractor into operation in Germany together with DB Schenker is an important success. We have been working towards this for a long time. By testing the vehicles, DB Schenker is taking on a pioneering role and together we are gaining important experience for a market that is set to grow in Germany.'
DB Schenker is using the Hyzon truck in a pay-per-use model offered by hylane, a rental company specialising in CO2-neutral commercial vehicles, which is part of DEVK and specialises in providing comprehensive hydrogen solutions for the logistics sector.
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The fuel cell truck, manufactured by Hyzon, is being operated by DB Schenker's Cologne branch in daily service between Cologne and Eupen (Belgium). DB Schenker is thus the first logistics service provider in Germany to operate a fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) in the 40-ton class.
Cyrille Bonjean, vice president land transport in Europe: 'The deployment of the first hydrogen-powered 40-ton vehicle in cross-border traffic between Germany and Belgium is a milestone achievement in the context of our long-term sustainability goals. It demonstrates that we are operating at the cutting edge of technology, and it is a good example of the importance of cooperating with innovative and high-performing green mobility companies.'
Said DB Schenker vice president Ralf Tobbe: 'The greater Cologne area is very well suited for the deployment of our first hydrogen-powered semitrailer tractor in Germany, especially thanks to the well-developed refueling infrastructure in this region. Further FCEVs are planned.'
Said hylane managing director Sara Schiffer: 'Putting the first hydrogen-powered semitrailer tractor into operation in Germany together with DB Schenker is an important success. We have been working towards this for a long time. By testing the vehicles, DB Schenker is taking on a pioneering role and together we are gaining important experience for a market that is set to grow in Germany.'
DB Schenker is using the Hyzon truck in a pay-per-use model offered by hylane, a rental company specialising in CO2-neutral commercial vehicles, which is part of DEVK and specialises in providing comprehensive hydrogen solutions for the logistics sector.
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