Daimler Truck unveils NextGenH2 hydrogen truck On January 26, Daimler Truck introduced Mercedes-Benz NextGenH2 Truck, a new hydrogen-powered truck. As part of a small production run, 100 trucks will be built at the Wörth plant, Germany and will begin real-world use with customers from late 2026. The new model builds on the strengths of the first GenH2 Truck. It still uses liquid hydrogen, allowing driving ranges of over 1,000 km with a full load...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/27

Daimler Truck begins second test phase for Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Fuel-Cell trucks with new industry partners On November 13, Daimler Truck announced that it is starting the second test phase for Mercedes-Benz GenH2 fuel-cell trucks with 5 new partner companies i.e. Hornbach, Reber Logistik, Teva Germany (ratiopharm), Rhenus, and DHL Supply Chain. The aim is to test the trucks in different industries and real-world situations, and to use the results...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/13

Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Fuel Cell trucks complete 10,000 km extreme testing in Switzerland On September 18, Daimler Truck announced that it has completed summer testing of four next-gen Mercedes-Benz GenH2 fuel cell trucks. The Valais region, Switzerland, provided tough conditions with steep mountain passes (600–2,478 m), midsummer heat above 35°C, and thin air, which is perfect for pushing the trucks’ cooling and performance systems to the limi...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/18

Daimler Buses begins road tests of hydrogen-powered Setra Coach for long-distance travel On September 9, Daimler Buses announced that it is testing its first hydrogen-powered touring coach, the Setra H2 Coach. The company plans to launch battery-electric coaches by the end of the decade and fuel cell models afterward. The H2 Coach uses technology from the Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck which can travel at least 800 km on one tank. The model S 517 HD ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/10

Daimler Truck expands EV lineup, plans hydrogen truck trials with 100 GenH2 units by 2026 On June 23, Daimler Truck announced that it is investing significantly in EVs and sees hydrogen as a key addition to battery-powered options. The company now has 11 battery-electric models in production worldwide. Hydrogen powered trucks are expected to be introduced in the near future. Five companies are currently testing the Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck proto...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/23

Mercedes Benz GenH2 fuel cell trucks undergo tough Swiss winter testing On March 24, Daimler Truck announced that it is recently developing prototypes of the next-generation Mercedes Benz GenH2 fuel cell truck and recently tested them under extreme winter conditions at Simplon Pass, Switzerland. These tests provided valuable insights into the performance of the liquid hydrogen-powered trucks in cold temperatures and steep terrains. The tests focu...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/24

Mercedes-Benz eIntouro intercity bus, with customer deliveries set for 2026. In Latin America, the articulated variant of the battery-electric bus chassis eO500U was presented with series production scheduled in 2026.  Daimler Truck started initial customer trials of its hydrogen-powered fuel cell GenH2 Trucks and entered the next development phase. Strategic partnerships such as the Joint Venture between Daimler Truck and the Volvo Group to dev...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/15

omponents will be produced at German facilities, including Kassel (electric drive axle) and Gaggenau (fuel cell systems). The Mannheim plant will be handling fuel cell research in its “Tech Tower.” Final assembly will occur at the Wörth plant, Germany. The trucks are based on the Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck which is slated for customer operations by late 2026. The EU Commission recognized Daimler Truck's use of liquid hydrogen as an innovation...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/19

IAA Transportation 2024: Daimler Trucks to start mass production of eActros 600 and launch TruckCharge brand in Europe On September 15, Daimler Trucks announced that it will be showcasing the Mercedes-Benz eActros 600, the new Actros L, FUSO eCanter, and the Mercedes-Benz GenH2 at IAA Transportation 2024, in Hannover, Germany. The eActros 600 features a battery capacity of over 600 kWh and a new electric drive axle, offering a range of 500 km on...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/16

acuum-insulated, and each has a capacity of 44 kilograms of LH2. This amount allows a range of more than 1000 km. A special valve system, designed for extremely low temperatures, enables safe refueling and a reliable supply of hydrogen to the fuel cell. It is already being used on the Mercedes Benz GenH2 truck.  Based on SAG Group press release ...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/02

Daimler Truck begins customer testing of GenH2 Fuel Cell Trucks in Germany On July 25, Daimler Truck announced that it has begun testing of five Mercedes-Benz GenH2 fuel cell trucks with Air Products, Amazon, Holcim, INEOS, and Wiedmann & Winz at its development center in Wörth am Rhein. The one-year test phase allows customers to experience fuel cell trucks in practical transport scenarios. Daimler Truck is advancing to the next phase of fuel c...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/26

or committed to invest, in worldwide projects with a combined value of more than USD 30 billion with ambitious growth plans to reach 100GW by 2030. To decarbonize transportation, Daimler Truck is pursuing a dual-track strategy with hydrogen- and battery-powered vehicles. Its prototype Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck recently completed a trip of 1,047 kilometers across Germany with one fill of liquid hydrogen. It is building a customer-trial fleet of Me...

News  Updated at: 2024/01/25

Daimler Truck advances hydrogen-powered trucks for decarbonized transport On December 19, Daimler Truck announced that it has assembled a test fleet of Mercedes-Benz GenH2 trucks for initial customer trials, with companies like Amazon, Air Products, Holcim, INEOS, and Wiedmann & Winz to experience CO2-free long-haul transport using these fuel cell vehicles by mid-2024 in Germany. These trucks will operate on designated routes, transporting materi...

News  Updated at: 2023/12/20

Daimler Truck sets record with GenH2 truck on 1,047 km with one fill of hydrogen liquid On September 26, Daimler Truck demonstrated the viability of hydrogen fuel-cell technology for long-haul transportation by completing a 1,047 km road test with one fill of liquid hydrogen. Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck vehicle was used for the run which is equipped with cellcentric fuel-cell system and a liquid hydrogen fuel tank.The trial took place from Septembe...

News  Updated at: 2023/09/27

SAG, Austria and Daimler Truck testing LH2 cryo tank system for liquid hydrogen On June 29, Salzburger Aluminium Group (SAG) announced that the first LH2 cryo tank system for liquid hydrogen developed by SAG in cooperation with Daimler Truck is undergoing intensive testing in the prototype of fuel cell-powered Mercedes-Benz GenH2 truck. The space-optimized LH2 tank system enables a high transport volume. The double-walled, vacuum-insulated stainl...

News  Updated at: 2023/07/04

Daimler Truck tests prototypes of GenH2 FCV and eActros truck tractor in Tyrol On May 3, Daimler Truck announced that two prototype variants of the Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck with a hydrogen-based fuel cell drive and a near-production-level, battery-electric Mercedes-Benz eActros 300 Tractor have completed demo tours up to an altitude of1,560 meters in the heart of Tyrol's Alpine landscape.  Daimler Truck sent two prototype variants of its Merce...

News  Updated at: 2023/05/03

Daimler Truck carries out first altitude tests with fuel-cell truck On November 16, Daimler Truck announced that a Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck prototype completed its first high-altitude tests on public roads. A major point on the checklist of the test program: crossing the Brenner Pass, one of the main arteries of European freight traffic. During the week-long test drives, the Daimler Truck engineers repeatedly crossed the Brenner Pass with the fu...

News  Updated at: 2022/11/21

Mercedes-Benz Trucks provides outlook on hydrogen-based GenH2 Truck  On September 18, Mercedes-Benz Trucks announced that it intends to expand its range of vehicles to include series-produced trucks with hydrogen-based fuel cell drives in the second half of this decade.First Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck fuel-cell prototypes are already undergoing rigorous testing programs since 2021, both on the in-house test track and public roads. The development...

News  Updated at: 2022/09/19

Daimler Truck tests fuel-cell truck with liquid hydrogen On June 27, Daimler Truck announced that since last year, a Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck fuel-cell prototype has been undergoing intensive testing. It is now putting another prototype into operation to test the use of liquid hydrogen. A newly installed prototype filling station at the development and testing center in Wörth enables the refueling with liquid hydrogen. Recently, Daimler Truck...

News  Updated at: 2022/06/27

Daimler Truck showcases GenH2 fuel-cell truck in Berlin On March 31, Daimler Truck presented the GenH2 fuel cell truck in Berlin at an H2 MOBILITY Deutschland event. Since last year, the fuel-cell prototype is being run through its paces in an intensive testing program on the Daimler Truck test track as well as on public roads. Daimler Truck also invested in H2 MOBILITY Deutschland latest investment round of EUR 110 million for the existing netwo...

News  Updated at: 2022/04/01