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What are hydrogen fuel cell trucks?

Daimler presents ‘GenH2', a Mercedes-Benz fuel-cell truck concept. These hydrogen fuel cell trucks have huge potential for protecting the environment and supporting a strong economy. Daimler has been funding hydrogen as a transport fuel for over ten years, with the concept truck presented today being one example.

Why does Daimler Trucks use liquid hydrogen?

Daimler Trucks prefers to use liquid hydrogen (LH2) because in this state, the energy carrier has a far higher energy density in relation to volume than gaseous hydrogen. As a result, the tanks of a fuel-cell truck using liquid hydrogen are much smaller and, due to the lower pressure, significantly lighter.

What is the vehicle class of the Mercedes-Benz eActros LongHaul?

The Mercedes-Benz eActros LongHaul battery-powered long-haul truck will be in the same vehicle class as the GenH2 truck. Its features will be largely identical to those of the series-produced GenH2 Truck or a conventional diesel truck.

What is the main use of the Mercedes-Benz eEconic truck?

The eEconic will mainly be used as a waste-collection vehicle in urban waste-management applications. The first practical operation of the Mercedes-Benz eEconic low-floor truck, which is based on the eActros and was announced by Daimler Trucks this year, is planned for 2021 and series production is scheduled to start in 2022.

What are the benefits of using liquid hydrogen in fuel-cell trucks?

Using liquid hydrogen in fuel-cell trucks gives the trucks a larger cargo space and higher payload weight because the tanks are much smaller and significantly lighter due to the lower pressure.

What is the potential of hydrogen as a transport fuel?

There is huge potential inherent in hydrogen for the protection of our environment and a strong economy. That is why we have been funding hydrogen as a transport fuel for over ten years – one current example is the concept truck presented today. These include hydrogen fuel cell trucks.