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English Español Linde, Daimler Truck to collaborate in liquid hydrogen

Both companies will develop subcooled liquid hydrogen technology to fuel heavy-duty transport.



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Linde has signed an agreement with Daimler Truck AG, one of the world's largest manufacturers of commercial vehicles, to jointly develop a nexy generation of hydrogen refueling technology for fuel cell-powered heavy-duty vehicles.

The companies will develop fueling technology based on subcooled liquid hydrogen (sLH2), which allows for higher on-board capacity, greater range, faster refueling and superior energy efficiency, according to both companies.

The new fueling process will be implemented in the series version of the Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck, which was unveiled in September 2020 as a concept vehicle, and will have a range of more than 1,000 kilometres. The companies plan for the first refueling of a prototype vehicle at a pilot station to take place in Germany in 2023.

"The hydrogen-based fuel cell is a key technology of strategic importance in this context. With our collaboration with Linde as an expert in hydrogen refueling technology, we want to increase the viability and acceptance in the industry of fuel cell trucks on the basis of hydrogen. The new process can further enhance the numerous advantages that liquid hydrogen offers,” said Sven Ennerst, Member of the Board of Management of Daimler Truck AG.

Linde is a global leader in the production, processing, storage and distribution of hydrogen. It has the largest liquid hydrogen capacity and distribution system in the world.

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