Volvo Trucks, the truck division of Swedish giant Volvo, plans to begin on-road tests with hydrogen-powered combustion engines in 2026, with a commercial launch slated for the decade’s end. This development raises a crucial question: Can hydrogen engines challenge electric vehicle dominance?
Trucks utilizing green hydrogen, rather than fossil fuels, offer a potential avenue for reducing carbon emissions in transportation. They may prove particularly advantageous for long-distance journeys and regions with limited charging infrastructure or time for battery recharging.
“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,” explained Jan Hjelmgren, Head of Product Management and Quality at Volvo Trucks.
The hydrogen-powered combustion engine trucks will enhance Volvo’s range of alternative options, including battery electric trucks, fuel cell electric trucks, and trucks running on renewable fuels such as biogas and HVO (Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil).
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