Zepp to deploy 10 fuel cell trucks over 3 years with government subsidies
By Bradley Osborne - 19th December 2024
Zepp Solutions' Europa truck at a hydrogen fuel station
Netherlands – Zepp Solutions BV of Delft, Netherlands has announced that it will put ten fuel cell electric trucks on the road over the next three years, thanks to money provided through a government subsidy for hydrogen technology.
Zepp will deploy ten ‘Europa’ 4x2 tractor units for long-distance applications. These trucks, announced in 2023 and showcased at IAA Transportation 2024, are based on the Mercedes-Benz Actros and are powered by a 150-kW fuel cell module developed by Zepp. The company says the Europa truck offers a range of more than 700 kilometres as a 50-tonne combination and can tow 45-foot containers on a standard ISO trailer.
