Garbage truck for E-trucks
Hydrogen region Flanders-South of the Netherlands

2009 - 2013

If an electrically powered refuse collection truck only uses batteries, the range is limited - given the total energy consumption. Hence, within the Interreg project 'Hydrogen Region Flanders - South Netherlands', E-trucks has expanded the electric powertrain of a battery-based garbage truck with a fuel cell and hydrogen tank. As a result, the action radius has been increased so that daily deployment on various routes is possible.

The garbage truck was used for the first time in 2013 by Cure in Eindhoven.

The role of WaterstofNet

During the demonstrations, the garbage truck refueled at the WaterstofNet refuelling station in Helmond. In addition, WaterstofNet has - because of its positive experiences - initiated follow-up processes for hydrogen refuse trucks in additional European programs.

Outcome

This first prototype vehicle formed the basis for all subsequent generations.

For instance, this vehicle resulted in the first 2 fully homologated vehicles within the Life ‘N GrabHY! project, followed by some 10 vehicles within the EU Clean Hydrogen Partnership REVIVE project.
Some 7 vehicles within the DKTI- H2Rent project and some vehicles for the French city of Dijon, are also derived from it.

In total, E-Trucks Europe H2 has built around 20 trucks and is looking at developing and building a next generation of vehicles. 

More info on the project 'Hydrogen Region'
 Hydrogen Region