Westport completes demonstration of hydrogen truck

The demo marks the first of its kind in Spain, representing an important step forward in the decarbonisation of heavy transport for the country.

The collaboration between Westport and key transportation and energy partners includes: Disfirmur SL, Enagás' Subsidiary Scale Gas and Versallis Tech Services.

The demo was made possible by Mercadona, a leading Spanish supermarket chain, who successfully implemented the test by carrying out a distribution service in Madrid and thus contributing to the progress towards more sustainable logistics.

Miguel A. Castro Pérez, General Manager of Mobility at Scale Gas, said: "Thanks to this trial, in which we have contributed with our experience in small scale infrastructure for mobility, we have taken another step forward in our commitment to decarbonise the transport sector, and incorporate hydrogen into our portfolio of infrastructure solutions for the heavy-duty transport sector."

"Westport's H2 HPDI fuel system, which powers an internal combustion engine, represents a practical solution that offers the sustainability needed to support climate neutrality in the heavy transport sector," said Anders Johansson, Vice President of Heavy Duty OEMs for Westport. "It is inspiring to see our H2 HPDI prototype truck being tested by a major industry player, demonstrating the efficient delivery of fresh products to a supermarket logistics centre."

The collaborating companies have demonstrated their capabilities in their different fields, building a comprehensive and pioneering initiative at a national level that paves the way toward sustainable and efficient transport in the Spanish capital using a carbon-free fuel.

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