DHL Express launches pilot project with hydrogen trucks

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Marvin Meyke, 24.11.2021, 11:00

DHL Express launches pilot project with hydrogen trucks

DHL Express, provider of international express services, is the first division of Deutsche Post DHL Group to test hydrogen-powered trucks for scheduled services.

DHL is conducting a truck pilot test on the route between Breda in the Netherlands and Brussels in Belgium as part of the "H2 Share" project of the Interreg North-West Europe program. The aim of the program, which is coordinated by WaterstofNet, is to facilitate the development of_low-CO2 hydrogen-powered heavy-duty vehicles for logistics and to gain practical experience in various areas. The program creates a transnational living lab and a basis for the development of the zero-emission heavy-duty vehicle industry.

"In a globalized world, sustainable and clean fuels are crucial for climate-neutral logistics. This applies not only to sea and air freight, but also to road freight transportation, as it reduces_{CO2 emissions}," explains Alberto Nobis, CEO of DHL Express Europe. "That is why we are not only committed to electrifying our fleet, but are also investing in the development of alternative drive systems for long distances. The project proves that we can achieve truly zero-emission logistics in Europe if we join forces and build on experience."

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