en.Wedoany.com Reported - Dutch heavy and special transport group Van der Vlist has completed the branding of its first MAN hTGX hydrogen-powered truck and is preparing it for operational service, marking a step forward in deploying zero-emission vehicles on Europe's heavy transport corridors.

This truck is the first of three planned units and has received its full livery and visual identity. The company stated that it is currently completing the technical modifications required to put the vehicle into commercial service. Two more hydrogen-powered trucks will follow shortly, bringing the carrier's hydrogen fleet to three units. Combined with the existing three battery-electric trucks, its total zero-emission truck fleet will reach six.

The MAN hTGX features a hydrogen combustion engine, specifically designed to meet the high payload demands of special and heavy transport. The truck can travel approximately 600 kilometers on a full tank of hydrogen and can be refueled with 700-bar compressed hydrogen in 10 to 15 minutes, with an engine output of 383 kW. For heavy transport operators, the hydrogen combustion engine offers range and refueling speed comparable to diesel, without carbon emissions.

Founded in 1930 and headquartered in Groot Ammers, the Netherlands, Van der Vlist operates across Europe, serving industries such as energy, maritime, and construction. The decision to invest in hydrogen-powered trucks reflects the trend toward decarbonizing heavy and oversized transport. In the Netherlands, DHL Freight launched a hydrogen truck pilot project in Eindhoven in February 2026, while Volvo began road testing its hydrogen combustion engine trucks in April 2026.

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