Vinyl producer INEOS Inovyn has begun buyer 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,” stated Wouter Bleukx, Enterprise 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 Vehicles are stated to be the primary heavy-duty liquid hydrogen vehicles in Europe, and supply a variety of greater than 1000 km whereas capable of carry the identical payload as a traditional diesel automobile. “Along with Amazon, Air Products, Holcim and Wiedmann & Winz, we are working with Daimler Truck to run their first trial fleet in Germany,” stated the group.
Working over the following 12 months, INEOS stated it should make round 250 buyer deliveries throughout the Rheinberg space to know fuel-cell know-how in real-life operations, with an ambition to broaden deliveries into Belgium and the Netherlands subsequent 12 months.
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 stated the trial additionally gives INEOS Inovyn’s PVC prospects with the chance to cut back Scope 3 emissions and strengthen their very own inexperienced credentials.
