Hydrogen engineering company Fuel Cell Systems has been appointed as the official hydrogen refuelling infrastructure partner for the HyHAUL project.
The hydrogen powered heavy goods vehicle (HGV) initiative will see HyFleet by FCSL deploted at key locations along the M4 corridor, including Reading and Avonmouth.
Each system will provide on-site hydrogen storage, compression, and dispensing capabilities designed for heavy duty logistics operations.
The project will create one of the UK’s first hydrogen freight corridors, demonstrating technology is market-ready, available, and scalable in the UK to support logistics operators in achieving net zero targets.
Each HyFleet system will feature robust on-site hydrogen storage, high-capacity compression, and dispensing technology suitable for high throughput HGV operations. The systems are designed for rapid deployment and regulatory compliance, ensuring reliable service for hydrogen fleets operating across long distance corridors.
HyHAUL is funded by the UK Government through the £200 million Department for Transport’s (DfT) Zero Emission HGV and Infrastructure Demonstrator (ZEHID) programme. It aims to deploy 30 hydrogen-powered HGVs by 2026, with a long-term goal of expanding to 300 vehicles by 2030.
The HyHAUL project reinforces Fuel Cell Systems Ltd’s leadership in hydrogen refuelling technology, now delivering full static stations as well as the modular, re-deployable systems it has been known for across the UK and Europe.
Dr Lee Juby, CEO of Fuel Cell Systems, said:
“This project is about turning hydrogen freight from theory into practice, and our HyFleet systems are designed precisely for that purpose.
“HyFleet is a UK factory built, series production refuelling system, designed by our team of engineers in West Berkshire to support the scale and reliability demands of heavy-duty vehicle operations. It builds on the success of our HyQube system, a smaller, modular unit that has been deployed across the UK and Europe since 2019 for vehicle trials and small fleet use.
“It is tried and tested technology, and we’re proud to take it to the next level through this industry first project with HyHAUL Mobility.”
Jon Perry, Senior Commercial Manager of HyHAUL Mobility, said:
“We’re excited to be working with Fuel Cell Systems Ltd to help shape the future of hydrogen refuelling in the UK. The deployment of HyFleet systems along the M4 is a key step in building the infrastructure needed to support zero-emission freight.
“HyHAUL is about proving that hydrogen logistics can work at scale. With the right partners and technology in place, we’re creating a practical and reliable hydrogen freight corridor that will help the industry move toward net zero.”
Image courtesy of Fuel Cell Systems
