Two Iveco hydrogen FCEVs deployed with BMW

As part of the H2Haul project, Iveco has delivered two S-eWay hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV) to BMW. Both companies are partners in the European project which is co-funded by the Clean Hydrogen Partnership. These vehicles are two of 12 Iveco will roll out across Germany, France and Switzerland under the H2Haul project. 

The trucks used by BMW will be supported by two new TEAL Mobility hydrogen refueling stations in Leipzig and Hormersdorf. The S-eWay FCEVs will move parts between Bavaria and Leipzig where BMW’s plant is located. 

Giandomenico Fioretti, head of alternative propulsion business development said: "The delivery of our first two S-eWay Fuel Cell trucks to BMW represents a significant step forward in proving the practicality and scalability of hydrogen-powered long-haulage transport.

“Through our active participation in the H2Haul project, we are proud to help pave the way for a zero-emission future in Europe’s transport sector. This achievement demonstrates the strength of collaboration between vehicle manufacturers, energy and technology providers, shippers, carriers, and institutions in advancing the hydrogen-based commercial transport."

Iveco’s S-eWay FCEV has a range of up to 800km and refuels in under 20 minutes. On board hydrogen storage totals 70kg of gas compressed at 700bar.

These FCEVs contribute to Iveco’s multi-fuel approach which includes hydrogen internal combustion engines and hybrid solutions. At IAA 2024, Iveco revealed its hydrogen engine based on its XCursor 13-litre engine and a series hybrid solution with a Cursor 9 hydrogen range extender. Iveco uses a multi-fuel base engine which can be adapted for different fuels such as CNG and hydrogen.

The launch event for the two FCEVs saw one vehicle on display at BMW’s Leipzig while the other was shown at TEAL Mobility’s new hydrogen refuelling station. H2Haul partners, financiers and government officials attended the event. BMW showed how it’s using hydrogen as a fuel across the business including in production and now long-haul transport.