Edwin C Farrall Transport plans FCEV trial with HVS

 As part of its goal to achieve net zero by 2050, Edwin C Farrall Transport, part of the Farrall’s Group, will trial a hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) from Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS) towards the end of 2025. The two companies have signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) to proceed with a trial to understand how hydrogen vehicles could fit into Farrall Group’s fleet. 

Managing director at Farrall’s Group, Matthew Farrall, said: “Our team is continually looking at ways to reduce and improve our environmental emissions output. We all have a responsibility to look after our environment and as a family we are extremely conscious we must set a responsible example for all to follow. Our partnership with HVS allows us to explore the benefits of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles and helps us to deliver a greener running fleet to improve our impact on local communities.” 

The third generation family business, based in the northwest, is committed to reducing its environmental impact. The MOA includes vehicle data sharing, total cost of ownership modelling, route planning, infrastructure support and performance optimisation. Farrall’s Group runs 70 vehicles and 100 trailers so a full analysis from this trial will support the company in identifying applications where hydrogen vehicles can be introduced into the fleet. 

John McLeister, chief commercial officer at HVS said: “Here at HVS, our focus is on collaborating with transport and logistics providers to help them achieve their net zero targets. We are closely aligned to the climate aims of the Farrall family and are looking forward to supporting them on their net-zero journey. Our close cooperation with the hydrogen supply chain will ensure that our vehicles offer a highly competitive TCO by supporting with the most appropriate hydrogen infrastructure for the organisation, and providing a zero-emission fuel cell vehicle that offers heavier payloads, longer range, and faster refuelling compared to battery electric alternatives.”