FCSL has been appointed as the official H₂ refueling infrastructure partner for the HyHAUL project, the UK’s flagship H₂-powered heavy goods vehicle (HGV) initiative.

H₂ refueling systems, HyFleet by FCSL, will be deployed at key locations along the M4 corridor, including Reading and Avonmouth. Each system will provide onsite H₂ storage, compression, and dispensing capabilities designed for heavy duty logistics operations. The project will create the UK's first H₂ freight corridor, demonstrating that the technology is market ready, available, and scalable in the UK to support logistics operators in achieving net zero targets.

“This project is about turning H₂ freight from theory into practice, and our HyFleet systems are designed precisely for that purpose,” said Dr Lee Juby, CEO of FCSL. “HyFleet is a UK factory built, series production refueling system, designed by our team of engineers in West Berkshire to support the scale and reliability demands of heavy-duty vehicle operations. It builds on the success of our HyQube system, a smaller, modular unit that has been deployed across the UK and Europe since 2019 for vehicle trials and small fleet use. It is tried and tested technology, and we’re proud to take it to the next level through this industry first project with HyHAUL Mobility.”

Each HyFleet system will feature robust onsite H₂ storage, high-capacity compression, and dispensing technology suitable for high throughput HGV operations. The systems are designed for rapid deployment and regulatory compliance, ensuring reliable service for H₂ fleets operating across long distance corridors.

HyHAUL is funded by the UK Government through the £200-MM Department for Transport’s (DfT) Zero Emission HGV and Infrastructure Demonstrator (ZEHID) program. It aims to deploy 30 H₂-powered HGVs by 2026, with a long-term goal of expanding to 300 vehicles by 2030.

Jon Perry, Senior Commercial Manager of HyHAUL Mobility Ltd. commented, “We’re excited to be working with Fuel Cell Systems Ltd to help shape the future of H₂ refueling in the UK. The deployment of HyFleet systems along the M4 is a key step in building the infrastructure needed to support zero-emission freight.

“HyHAUL is about proving that H₂ logistics can work at scale. With the right partners and technology in place, we’re creating a practical and reliable H₂ freight corridor that will help the industry move toward net zero.”