First hydrogen truck inaugurated in Saudi Arabia – Saudi Gazette

First hydrogen truck inaugurated in Saudi Arabia – Saudi Gazette









Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Transport General Authority (TGA) has inaugurated the first hydrogen truck in Saudi Arabia in collaboration with Almajdouie Logistics.The launch of the first-ever hydrogen truck has been inaugurated on an experimental basis in a step that reflects TGA's commitment to achieving the goals of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 toward providing an environment free of carbon emissions.The authority stated that the truck is distinguished by the fact of having zero carbon emissions, which contribute to achieving the objectives of the National Strategy for Transport and Logistics, in addition to Saudi Arabia's initiatives for sustainable development.The truck is designed and equipped to transport goods in accordance with the safety conditions, TGA said, noting that it covers long distances exceeding 400 km.Another characteristic of the truck is that it is supplied with hydrogen as fuel with a capacity of up to 35 kg and a gas pressure of up to 350 bar.This comes within a strategic partnership between Almajdouie Logistics and Air Products Qudra Company to provide integration solutions for hydrogen