Besides all-electric models, the first series-produced hydrogen fuel cell trucks are coming by the late 2020s.
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck & Bus Corporation (Fuso), part of Daimler, announced that its strategic goal is to roll out electric models across all Fuso truck and bus segments.
However, the electrification path will be diversified between battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.
“Both battery-powered and fuel-cell vehicles have their respective advantages depending on customer use-case, and the two varieties will complement each other to address ever-diversifying transportation needs.”
Currently, the Japanese company offers only the all-electric Fuso eCanter distribution truck. New models are expected in the near future, while the first series-produced hydrogen fuel cell truck will enter the market in the late 2020s.
The company recently unveiled in Kawasaki the hydrogen concept Fuso eCanter F-CELL, which is based on the previous FUSO Vision F-Cell light-duty fuel-cell concept, shown at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show.
The target specs for the eCanter F-CELL is a range of up to 300 km (186 miles) and refueling time of fewer than 10 minutes.
“The vehicle leverages energy-dense high-pressure hydrogen, allowing it to be driven up to 300 km and drastically reducing filling time to less than 10 minutes, thereby maximizing road time for customers.”
Fuso eCanter F-CELL
MFTBC CEO Hartmut Schick said:
“MFTBC is taking a leading role in realizing the electrification of commercial vehicles. Our vision is to leverage the Daimler Group’s network and technology in developing advanced e-mobility solutions, fulfilling the goal of CO2-neutral transportation. To realize this vision, and to make CO2-neutral transport a feasible choice for our customers, subsidies for electric vehicles and charging equipment will continue to be of high importance. Through close collaboration with industry players, we aim to deliver CO2 neutral vehicles to customers and continue to offer better solutions to them.”
Fuso Vision F-CELL
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