Explore Transport, logistics specialists with over 50 years of experience in construction, rail, aerospace and nuclear sectors, have secured the first Scania FCEV (Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle) prototype for UK operations. The acquisition marks a clear step forward towards net-zero transport solutions for tier one contractors and large-scale infrastructure projects in the UK.
Explore Transport is committed to leading the industry in reducing ‘Scope 3’ emissions, delivering environmentally friendly logistics without compromising efficiency or reliability. Under the UK Government’s Zero Emission HGV Infrastructure Demonstrator Programme (ZEHID), funded by the Department for Transport (DfT) and delivered in collaboration with Innovate UK, Explore Transport and HyHAUL are driving forward the future of sustainable zero-emission logistics.
Scania’s Pilot Partner division based in Sweden has developed a group of fuel cell prototype tractor units to test the viability of hydrogen to support logistics operations similar to Explore’s.
This 6×2*4 tractor unit is built on Scania’s battery electric platform fitted with a 400kW electric machine and 416kWh of batteries. In addition, the truck is fitted with fuel cell motor, cooling fans and 56kg hydrogen storage tanks, which gives the vehicle an estimated range up to 850 km.
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Press release https://tinyurl.com/yu6z7bby