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One of the companies involved in the project is confident that achieving significantly reduced emissions is possible with hydrogen trucks One of the world’s leading airlines is to add hydrogen-powered trucks to its ground vehicle fleet by the first quarter of next year. The hydrogen trucks, like the current diesel-powered vehicles the airline uses, can carry up to 28 tonnes of cargo. The trucks will be refuelled at two dedicated hydrogen fuelling stations in Dubai – Expo City and the Al Qudra Dewa station. A full tank can provide a range of up to 700km for Emirates SkyCargo’s customers. Hydrogen truck uses The airline said the hydrogen trucks are tractor units, compatible with a variety of trailers to accommodate different types of cargo. “Reducing emissions is one of the key pillars of the Emirates’ Environmental Sustainability Framework, with multiple initiatives dedicated to efficient operations,” said the airline. It is collaborating with the Allied Transport Company on the project. Emirates SkyCargo’s truck fleet comprises more than 60 trucks and serves as a conveyer between Dubai World Central (DWC) and Dubai International Airport (DXB), as well as the wider domestic region. “The airline will deploy five hydrogen-powered trucks, marking a key milestone in the company’s gradual transition to alternate fuel vehicles. “The addition of these trucks is expected to reduce Emirates SkyCargo’s CO2 emissions, while contributing to better air quality.” Badr Abbas, Divisional Senior Vice President of Emirates SkyCargo, said: “The deployment of hydrogen-powered trucks into our fleet marks an exciting development in our strategy to reduce emissions in our ground operations. “We will continue to explore more ways to integrate alternative fuels and technologies and scale up efforts that mitigate our environmental footprint without compromising on the high standards of service our customers expect.” Ali Bin Beyat, CEO of Allied Transport Company, said that through the company’s research, they are confident that achieving significantly reduced emissions is possible with hydrogen trucks, without relying on conventional power sources. “In partnership with Emirates SkyCargo, we are introducing hydrogen-powered trucks across [the] UAE – especially in Dubai – to support a cleaner and sustainable logistics future. This initiative aligns with Emirates SkyCargo’s sustainability goals and supports the UAE’s vision for a greener future.” |
