Zero-emission, H₂-powered commercial vehicle innovator, H₂ vehicle systems (HVS), invites fleet operators to register expressions of interest in trialing its state-of-the-art, clean-sheet-designed H₂-electric heavy goods vehicle (HGV) prior to purchasing.

Supported trials are set to commence in Q4 2025 once the exhaustive pre-production prototyping phase is completed and the HGVs are ready to enter volume production in the UK. Fleet operators will be offered extensive trial periods to test the H₂-electric HGV tractor unit, putting it through its paces and evaluating how the zero-emission vehicle will perform within their fleets.

Jawad Khursheed, CEO of HVS said, “In response to the huge levels of interest we have received from fleet operators we are inviting them to register expressions of interest in trialing our H₂ goods vehicle on the HVS website.”

“We understand the challenges of introducing disruptive technology such as zero-emission trucks to the logistics sector, so we will be offering extensive trials to fleet operators so they can thoroughly evaluate the technology and understand how it will perform within their fleets before they purchase our vehicles, which will help them achieve their environmental targets.

H₂ is the perfect fuel for the haulage industry, offering long range and quick refueling thanks to stations being easily integrated into existing key transport networks, and we’re keen to help prospective customers learn all about this exciting technology.”

HVS revealed its 40-ton HGV technology demonstrator complete with game-changing H₂-electric powertrain in April, underlining the company’s objective of being the first indigenous UK designed and developed H₂-electric HGV on the market.

Founded in 2017, in Glasgow, HVS focuses on the ground-up design and development of zero-emission H₂-powered commercial vehicles. The company comprises industry specialists, with vast experience in the automotive, energy, H₂ technology, power electronics, sustainability and environmental management fields.

With government targets to curtail sales of all non-zero emission 3.5 -26t HGVs set to come into play by 2035 or earlier and all sales of new non-zero emission HGVs by 2040, HVS and its world-leading technology have the potential to play a crucial role in allowing emissions reduction targets to be achieved.  

The company also has a defined route to the market. In addition to funding from the Advanced Propulsion Centre, Innovate UK, CCAV, Scottish Enterprise and Energy Technology Partnership, HVS’ strategic investment partner is the service station and grocery corporation, EG Group, offering H₂ refueling infrastructure, fleet customer base and the potential for global scalability.