Scania Tests Hydrogen Trucks with Asko in Pilot Partner Program
Scania is testing electrification and hydrogen solutions with its customers through Pilot Partner initiative, a collaborative programme to trial sustainable transport technologies in real-world operations and accelerate the shift toward fossil-free mobility. The initiative was established in 2021 as the company’s dedicated collaboration for innovation with selected customers. Scania Pilot Partner evaluates and tests a […] Scania Tests Hydrogen Trucks with Asko in Pilot Partner Program published on The HeavyQuip Magazine.
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Scania is testing electrification and hydrogen solutions with its customers through Pilot Partner initiative, a collaborative programme to trial sustainable transport technologies in real-world operations and accelerate the shift toward fossil-free mobility.
The initiative was established in 2021 as the company’s dedicated collaboration for innovation with selected customers. Scania Pilot Partner evaluates and tests a wide range of technologies and methods. While battery-electric solutions remain the company’s strategic focus, Scania is testing other alternatives as well, such as hydrogen fuel cells.
A new collaboration with Asko Norge AS, a longstanding partner and leader in sustainable logistics, was showcased at Transport.CH in Bern, Switzerland, and it’s now testing hydrogen technology in business operations. The focus is to evaluate technical performance, operational feasibility, and commercial potential.
“By testing in real transport environments, we learn what works best in practice and how to accelerate progress”
explains Tony Sandberg, Head of Scania Pilot Partner.
The hydrogen vehicle test does not change Scania’s strategy for the decarbonisation of the transport system, which remains centred on direct electrification. However, all the tests conducted through the programme are useful to understand how different energy carriers and powertrains perform. The aim is to see which real-life strengths and weaknesses other technologies and fuels exhibit.
By combining Scania’s established electric powertrain technology with hydrogen systems, Scania and Asko have initially found that the trucks can reach ranges of up to 1,000 kilometres per refuelling, emitting only water vapour.
“Asko’s strong commitment and proactive approach are key to accelerating the transition. Together, we turn insights from pilots into practical knowledge that benefits the whole industry.”
Tony Sandberg adds.
Pilot Partner project shows how collaboration and real-world testing can drive us closer to a truly sustainable transport future.
Scania Tests Hydrogen Trucks with Asko in Pilot Partner Program published on The HeavyQuip Magazine.
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