Daimler Truck showcases hydrogen truck NextGenH2 with a range of 1000+ km

Mercedes-Benz NextGenH2 Truck is a long-haul tractor powered by hydrogen fuel cells. The small-scale production of the model will begin at the plant in Wörth (Germany).

The truck uses liquid hydrogen and can travel over 1,000 km on a single refueling. Two tanks hold up to 85 kg of hydrogen, and refueling according to the sLH2 standard, developed by Daimler Truck in conjunction with Linde, takes 10–15 minutes.

The power unit is based on the cellcentric BZA150 fuel cell. This is a dual-module system with a total capacity of 300 kW, created within the joint venture of Daimler Truck and Volvo Group. At the same time, the NextGenH2 Truck uses serial components from the battery-powered Mercedes-Benz eActros 600, including an integrated electric drive axle, ProCabin cab, and the latest safety systems.

The development and implementation of the project are supported by state funding of 226 million euros from the Federal Ministry of Transport of Germany, as well as the Rhineland-Palatinate and Baden-Württemberg regions.

The first 100 vehicles are planned to be delivered to customers from the end of 2026. Daimler Truck intends to start full-scale serial production of hydrogen trucks in the early 2030s.

Source: Daimler Truck