17 September 2020

Mercedes-Benz reveals test hydrogen-powered Actros

Mercedes-Benz has revealed a hydrogen-powered test Actros truck previewing a model planned for introduction in 2024, writes Trish Whelan.

The GenH2 vehicle will use fuel cell technology and will have a range of 1,000kms on one tank of liquid hydrogen fuel. The production version will be one of a portfolio of carbon-neutral trucks.

At the reveal, the company announced that it is engaged in joint venture research with Volvo and Rolls Royce concerning the development of fuel cell technology.