This vehicle is equipped with fuel cell technology combined with a fully electric drivetrain, resulting in an extremely efficient and emission-free solution.
The truck was custom-developed for the Municipality of Groningen and is used for collecting chemical waste. Therefore, the vehicle is fully compliant with applicable ADR laws and regulations, with special attention to safety, redundancy, and operational reliability.
The truck runs on 100% green hydrogen, produced using renewable energy. During operation, the only emission is pure water, making this solution truly zero-emission—both locally and at the tailpipe.
A key practical advantage is the extremely short filling time:
The hydrogen tanks are fully filled in just 12 minutes, making the vehicle immediately available for use in intensive logistics processes.
This hydrogen truck was developed by Holthausen Clean Technology B.V. (Hoogezand) and represents the next step in making heavy transport and municipal services more sustainable.
Next step
In the new year, the vehicle will go to RDW Lelystad for official track tests and EMC testing, as part of the approval process.
This project demonstrates that hydrogen mobility is not a pipe dream, but is already operational today — safe, fast, and scalable.
Screenshot of Holthausen Clean Technology BV
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