Three new partners join forces with Volvo Group to deploy hydrogen trucks across Europe
Volvo hydrogen fuel‑cell truck under testing in the H2Accelerate TRUCKS project.
Brussels, 27 January 2026 – The H2Accelerate TRUCKS project, Europe’s largest flagship initiatives for zero-emission hydrogen/fuel cell heavy-duty transport, has successfully achieved renewed commitment to hydrogen truck deployment. Awarded ~30 M€ of funding from the Clean Hydrogen partnership, the project aims at deploying 125 hydrogen trucks in six European Member States/Associated Countries.
Mirela Atanasiu, Head of Unit Operations and Communication at the Clean Hydrogen Partnership, emphasised:
“The Clean Hydrogen Partnership welcomes the renewed momentum of the H2Accelerate TRUCKS project. The strengthened consortium and recommitment to large-scale deployment demonstrate the resilience of Europe’s hydrogen mobility ecosystem and its ability to adapt to evolving market conditions. The project remains a key contribution to advancing zero-emission heavy-duty transport across Europe”.
Four truck deployment partners to drive change
In response to the evolving market conditions and strategic realignment in the sector, H2Accelerate TRUCKS welcomes three new truck deployment partners alongside the Volvo Group.
Scania Pilot Partner, Hyundai Hydrogen Mobility Germany, and Hyliko have recently joined the consortium, bringing additional sector expertise and momentum to the project.
“By joining the H2Accelerate TRUCKS project, Europe’s flagship initiative for zero-emission hydrogen heavy-duty transport, Hyliko scales from pioneering deployments in France to building a truly European ecosystem, alongside leading truck manufacturers and infrastructure partners, delivering mature, operational zero-emission heavy-duty transport for carriers and shippers across Europe”, says Ovarith Troeung, CEO Hyliko.
“Scania Pilot Partner are happy to join the H2AccelerateTruck project. Together with partners this will help us to learn more on how hydrogen can contribute to a sustainable transport system,” says Tony Sandberg, Vice President Scania Pilot Partner
“Hyundai Hydrogen Mobility, a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Corporation, is delighted to join this program to promote the hydrogen ecosystem, and share its experience with the Hyundai XCIENT FCEV and its 18,000,000km driven to date in Europe,” says Charles Cambournac, Managing Director Hyundai Hydrogen Mobility Germany.
Volvo Group remains a core partner and has significantly renewed its engagement within the project by committing to an increased number of vehicles. As part of this transition, Iveco Group and Shell, two of the initiative’s original partners, have concluded their participation in the project. Altogether, the new consortium aims to deploy 125 fuel cell trucks, with the first vehicles expected to enter operation already during 2026.
“Volvo Group is dedicated to achieving 100% fossil-free solutions by 2040, where zero-emission fuel cell heavy-duty trucks are expected to play a significant role in reaching upcoming CO2 legislation 2035, complementing battery electric trucks. Scaling hydrogen solutions and infrastructure is necessary to enhance European competitiveness and resilience,” says Jens Holtinger, CTO Volvo Group.
TEAL Mobility to strengthen the hydrogen refuelling network
The trucks will operate on a growing network of hydrogen refuelling stations, designed specifically for heavy-duty vehicles. TotalEnergies and Everfuel have confirmed their commitment to the project in supporting the deployment of the vehicles with their deployed refuelling infrastructures. The infrastructure network will be further supported by the newly welcomed partner TEAL Mobility, the joint venture between TotalEnergies and Air Liquide created in 2024, with the goal to become Europe’s #1 hydrogen station network for trucks and currently operating 15 stations across France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg and Germany.
This new generation of refuelling stations will aim to offer a dispensing capacity of over 1,000 kg per day, initially concentrated in key manufacturing regions, with future expansion planned along major TEN-T corridors. Where possible, stations will be supplied with green hydrogen from electrolysers, meeting RED II and RED III requirements and backed by Guarantees of Origin.
“TEAL Mobility continued to expand its network in 2025 with the opening of seven new hydrogen stations. In 2026, five new strategically located projects near major ports and key cities will further strengthen coverage across European logistics hubs — in Mulhouse, as well as in Duisburg, Antwerp, Rotterdam, and Berlin. Our H₂ card provides secure access to all our stations: one network, one card, one invoice,” says Florentin de Loppinot, CEO TEAL Mobility
Project scope and objectives
The vehicles equipped with 700 bar hydrogen storage solutions will have a range of more than 600 km between refuelling. The fleet to be deployed will include 41–44 tonne articulated models suitable for long-haul operations as well as rigid trucks for regional distribution and 350 bar hydrogen storage solutions.
More than 20 European truck operators will participate, ensuring that the vehicles are tested in diverse, real-world conditions and providing valuable insights to support the future commercial rollout of hydrogen-powered heavy-duty transport.
The core objectives of the H2Accelerate TRUCKS project have been reaffirmed, with participants committed to working together to:
- Operate on a hydrogen refuelling network designed specifically for zero-emission truck deployment, contribute to increasing the availability of hydrogen and reliability of the European refuelling network
- Raise awareness of the benefits of using green hydrogen for trucking in Europe and increase public confidence in this technology as a solution for decarbonizing the transport sector
- Display the viability of hydrogen and fuel-cell trucks as a solution to decarbonizing road freight by analyzing technical, environmental, economic and attitudinal data
“SINTEF is eager to continue both our coordination and research efforts, thereby contributing to reducing transport related GHG emissions in Europe, in compliance with SINTEF’s vision: Technology for a better society,” says Project Coordinator, Dr. Steffen Møller-Holst, SINTEF.
Hyliko, Hyundai Hydrogen Mobility and Scania Pilot Partner fuel‑cell trucks under testing in the H2Accelerate TRUCKS project.
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This project has received funding from the Clean Hydrogen Partnership under Grant Agreement No 101101446. This partnership receives support from the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme, as well as from the Research Council of Norway (RCN) and the Swiss State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI).
Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the Clean Hydrogen Partnership. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.
