Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS)

Scottish startup has just shown his first electric truck

Hydrogen is the focus of the Scottup Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS) startup, which has just shown its first electric truck. The model has total gross weight (PBT) of 5.5 tons. The cell hydrogen generates electricity. However, the company reports that it will soon launch a version with 40 t PBT. Thus, the company based in Glasgow aims to focus on the production of road trucks.

Remember that HVS is not the first British to bet on trucks the fuel cell. Tevva, for example, already offers models with this technology in the UK. Giants, with Volvo and Daimler Trucks, prepare road trucks with this type of solution. After all, the battery electricals are not able to travel long distances without recharging.

According to HVS, its truck will have autonomy of over 500 km. For this, it will have liquid hydrogen tanks. As well as an auxiliary battery system to distribute power to electric motors. In addition, as in conventional electrical models, the HVS truck will have resources as a braking forces regeneration system.

In the British model, steering wheel is on the right side and panel has large touch screen (image above)

Fuel cell on the road ... According to HVS, the hydrogen cell allows greater autonomy. Even in vehicles with the highest load capacity. In addition, the supply is fast. Especially in comparison with the recharge of electricity. In addition, there is no combustion and the only residue in the energy generation process is water.

According to the company, the mechanical horse will use its own platform. According to HVs design boss Pete Clark, truck design also seeks to improve energy efficiency. In this sense, it has solutions to improve aerodynamics. Similarly, the cabin aims to offer more comfort and safety to the driver.

"Hydrogen is the perfect solution for the road transportation sector," says HVS CEO Jawad Khursheed. According to the executive, so the truck can run long distances without replenishing.

HVS is only 7 years old ... HVS was founded in 2017 by experts from the hydrogen and electricity sector. According to the company, with the beginning of truck production, the company should employ 600 employees. In addition, the idea is to sell the new models in several European markets. Therefore, the startup promises to offer models with the left side. In the United Kingdom, vehicles have a right -hand wheel.

In any case, the company does not inform when the start of sales will be. According to HVS, this depends on factors such as the advance of hydrogen production. As well as the expansion of the product distribution network.

by: Mundoquatrorodas