Volvo Trucks has started developing trucks with hydrogen-run combustion engines, the on-road tests for which will start in 2026.
Green hydrogen-powered trucks will be a significant step for Volvo to achieve its net zero goal and support customers to reach their decarbonization targets. These trucks will be suitable for long distances and in regions having limited charging infrastructures.
Volvo said that the testing in labs and vehicles is ongoing and the testing with customers will begin in 2026. The hydrogen-powered combustion engine trucks will complement Volvo’s offering of other alternatives, such as battery electric trucks, fuel cell electric trucks and trucks that run on renewable fuels, like biogas and HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil).
“Trucks, where the traditional internal combustion engine remains but runs on hydrogen, will have the same performance and reliability as our diesel trucks, but with the added benefit of potentially net zero CO2 emissions well-to-wheel. They will be a valuable complement to our battery electric trucks, which have been on the market for several years,” said Jan Hjelmgren, Head of Product Management and Quality, Volvo Trucks.