Toyota has started testing a new hydrogen-powered truck

In collaboration with Coca-Cola and Air Liquide, Toyota is undertaking a pilot programme for a new hydrogen fuel cell, zero tailpipe emission long-haul truck.

Toyota has provided a proof-of-concept hydrogen truck to demonstrate fuel cell technology’s efficiency and viability for heavy duty transportation

 
Heavy duty trucks equipped with hydrogen fuel cell technology have the potential to reduce the carbon footprint of long-haul logistics operations and stimulate the development of a sustainable hydrogen refuelling infrastructure

( 2024-July )

The hydrogen-powered truck utilises Toyota fuel cell modules which combine hydrogen (H₂) and oxygen (O₂) molecules into water while simultaneously generating electricity. As a result, the only tailpipe emission is water. Moreover, fast refuelling ensures high utilisation rates.

Air Liquide, a leader in the production and distribution of low-carbon and renewable hydrogen, supplies hydrogen from renewable origin for this project. This collaboration highlights the significance of concurrent development of both vehicles and infrastructure to foster a more sustainable society.

Through these hydrogen truck projects, Toyota intends to support the decarbonisation of heavy duty road transport, which accounts for a quarter of European freight transport based on tonne-kilometres performed. Commercial trucks’ usage patterns and their demand for large volumes of hydrogen position them as key contributors in developing sustainable hydrogen infrastructures.

Hyliko is a French start-up with the mission to deploy Europe’s most efficient, decarbonised freight transport fleet. The company is convinced that the most suitable solution for decarbonising heavy mobility is the rapid and easily accessible deployment of green hydrogen. Hyliko has therefore set-up Europe’s first carbon-negative decarbonisation solution for the logistics and road transport sectors. It consists of four key elements. Hydrogen trucks. A system to lease and maintain these trucks. A network of super-green hydrogen stations. And the management of carbon credits.

( 2023-february )

The most critical component of a hydrogen truck is the hydrogen fuel cell module. It had to be well-proven on the road, totally reliable, high performance … all of which pointed Hyliko in only one direction. “We are absolutely thrilled to partner with Toyota,” said Ovarith Troeung, CEO of Hyliko. “Renowned for their reliability and performance levels, Toyota fuel cell modules are key components in the design and construction of our new hydrogen trucks.” Hyliko’s 44-tonne tractor and 26-tonne straight truck will each be equipped with two Toyota fuel cell modules.

165 tons Boiler transpotation truck stucked on the bridge in javilli france on 24th of February

 

 

This Monday, February 24, an exceptional convoy transporting a 165-ton boiler overturned on the Gabriel-Fauré bridge, in Jarville-la-Malgrange, in the metropolis of Greater Nancy. The 22-year-old driver, who works for the Wack company in Rohrbach-lès-Bitche, in Moselle, was injured in the head.

 

The partially overturned oversized load of 30 meters in length, 6.5 meters in width, 7.5 meters in height and weighing 165 tons will be released with a special truck crane in the coming days. The boiler is secured for the time being against falling from the bridge. According to Metropolis, the bridge rails could carry 300 tons. 

According to Jarville Mayor Vincent Matheron, who met on site, it appears that the crane will finally arrive at the site by Thursday.

 

Afternoon Jarville Mayor Vincent Matheron confirmed the arrival of two cranes, normally tomorrow, on Wednesday! So things really evolved during the day.

Why the two cranes? A second crane is needed to assemble the first crane because it will arrive in the form of a construction site with separate elements.

His origin? Belgium next door.

According to the latest information, a 1200-ton capacity crane or two 700-ton capacity cranes will have to be called to the action. However, France does not have such heavy car cranes, they will be supplied from abroad.

 

 

The cause of the accident:

After yesterday's visit to the site, the director of the Rohrbach-lès-Bitche (Moselle) transport company Pierre Wack can explain the causes of the accident.

“We had only one possible way to deliver our boiler. But because it included a bridge after which Grand Nancy banned exceptional convoys, our client had to install a metal bridge. And it happened that the left part of this bridge fell very quickly by fifty centimeters, balancing the whole thing. This is not a material failure or a driver's error, but rather this collapse of only one part of the bridge.

Driver's information:

Behind the wheel of a tractor was a 22-year-old driver who caused a head injury while jumping out of the cabin and required a hospital stay.

When the truck began to roll over Monday, the 22-year-old driver jumped out of the passenger's door to escape. He returned home the day after the accident.

"He has five stitches, he's in shock, but he's fine," reassures Pierre Wack, director of the transport company of the same name hired for this convoy.

The behavior of his employee is highlighted: "He did a perfect job from start to finish, he made no driving errors, drove at the right speed and above all had an incredible reflex to go the opposite way." Because there was a real threat that the ban would not hold and everything would fall into the water. We were really lucky. "

Source; Estrepublicain

 

 

A 21 YEAR OLD SOUTH AFRICAN GIRL WHO OWNS A LOGISTIC COMPAN

HER WAY LOGISTICS in South Africa                                                                                          Empowering women in the logistics industry through training and employment opportunities

Kiara Baijnath is a 21 years old entrepreneur started a new chapter of her life with HerWay Logistics . She has just acquired five brand-new Volvo trucks, complete with distinctive pink branding and trailers. This young business owner is determined to make a mark in the logistics industry. 

HerWay Logistics aims to provide long-haul deliveries across South Africa, starting with the busy route between Durban and Johannesburg. Kiara's vision extends beyond the country's borders, with plans to expand into neighboring countries.

What's impressive about Kiara's story is her passion for empowering women in the industry. Her company plans to train and employ female drivers, promoting women's participation in a traditionally male-dominated field.

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Fouzia In Dubai First Heavy Vehecle Lady Driver in UAE

Fouzia Zahour breaks barriers and steers towards empowerment in the UAE, clad in her abaya behind the wheel of a 22-wheeler. Fouzia Zahour won the Traiblizer-Women in Automotive Award Abaya Rally held on 24th of August 2024. She is born in Hydrabad , India . She passed all the exams , trials for the heavy vehecle licence in her first try . Now She is working in a private company in Ras Al Khaima and drive a Scania Truck with Tipper trailer . One special thing is she alwayas wear Abaya on her duty time . After her father pased away she took on all the resposibilities of the family . She challenged to her density.  

 

Kubler Spedition Won Heavy Transport Of The Year Award

 General anual meeting of BSK in berlin 2 held in 2024 october Kubler Spedition won the award of Heavy transport of the year for the transpotation of submarine- U17

MAN hTGX Won TRUCK INOVATION AWARD 2025

 While fuel cell trucks may be few years away , the hydrojen combusion engine is ready here .

The MAN hTGX—a heavy-duty truck with a hydrogen combustion engine — has won the 2025 Truck Innovation Award. The International Truck of the Year journalists presented Alexander Vlaskamp, CEO of MAN Truck & Bus, with the prestigious award during the IAA Transportation Press Day in Hanover.
During a road test in Saalfelden, Austria, IToY journalists praised the hTGX's diesel-like performance and driveability, delivered by MAN's 16.8-litre H4576 in-line six spark-ignition hydrogen engine.
The Truck of the Year judges also praised the heavy-duty truck's near-zero carbon footprint, the range of around 600 kilometers provided by the 56-kilo 700 bar hydrogen pressurized tanks, and the simplified after-treatment system. 

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The Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 has been named the International Truck of the Year (IToY) 2025, marking only the second time in the award’s 48-year history that a zero-emission truck has claimed this prestigious title.The panel also praised the eActros 600’s powertrain, which utilises twin 400kW electric motors on the e-axle and three LFP battery packs, each with a capacity of 207kWh. This configuration offers smooth acceleration, supports three distinct driving modes, and ensures a quiet, vibration-free driving experience.The truck’s substantial battery capacity—exceeding 600kWh—enables a standard 40-tonne tractor-semitrailer combination to achieve a range of more than 500km on a single charge.

Stuttgart/Hanover – Commercial vehicle journalists from 24 European countries have voted the battery-electric Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 the International Truck of the Year 2025. The award is the most important prize in the industry. In its rationale, the jury praised the innovative overall technological concept of the heavy-duty long-haul truck, which impressed with its modern drive technology, high energy efficiency, and a range of 500 kilometers2 without intermediate charging as part of the “eActros 600 European Testing Tour 2024” – a more than 15,000-kilometer-long, all-electric development journey through a total of 22 countries, with a gross combination mass

 

The eActros 600 from Mercedes-Benz Trucks has been voted "International Truck of the Year 2025" by a jury of 24 editors and senior journalists from the commercial vehicle press representing 24 of Europe's most important truck magazines.
The prestigious award was presented to Karin Rådström, CEO Mercedes-Benz Trucks, during the IAA Transportation Press Day in Hanover, Germany.
With 88 votes, the German truck manufacturer's heavy-duty battery electric vehicle (BEV) beat stiff competition from Volvo Trucks' Aero range with electric or conventional powertrains and the Iveco S-eWay electric tractor.

According to the International Truck of the Year (IToY) rules, the annual award goes to the Truck launched in the previous 12 months, which makes the most significant contribution to road transport efficiency. The judging is based on a number of critical criteria, including technological innovation, comfort, safety, driveability, energy efficiency, environmental footprint, and total cost of ownership (TCO).

It's the second time an electric truck has won the International Truck of the Year award, which dates back to 1977. In addition, five of the seven vehicles on this year's ITOY shortlist are battery-electric models with zero tailpipe emissions. This is another sign that the energy transition is gaining momentum among truck manufacturers and is attracting the interest of European transport operators.

The numerous IToY journalists who participated in the more than 15,000-kilometre eActros 600 European Testing Tour 2024, organized by Mercedes-Benz Trucks, praised the new ProCabin's advanced aerodynamics. With its protruding front section and smooth, curved surfaces, the ProCabin is designed to improve airflow by 9% compared to the current model.