en.Wedoany.com Reported - The Transport General Authority (TGA) of Saudi Arabia announced on June 4, 2026, in Riyadh, the official launch of the country's first hydrogen-powered autonomous heavy truck. Initiated by the TGA and supported by the Ministry of Energy and the Ministry of Transport and Logistics Services, the project was implemented in collaboration with Ismail Abudawood Company, Procter & Gamble, and Saudi tech firm Hyperview. Powered by clean hydrogen, the truck produces zero carbon emissions, requires only minutes for refueling, and offers a range of 1,500 kilometers.
Ismail Abudawood Company is a local Saudi logistics and distribution firm with deep expertise in supply chain services. Procter & Gamble is a global consumer goods manufacturer, owning brands such as Tide and Pampers. Hyperview, a Chinese-headquartered autonomous driving and green transportation technology company, was responsible for the intelligent upgrade in this project. The truck features multi-level autonomous driving capabilities and is equipped with a software- and AI-based intelligent digital system that supports continuous updates. The vehicle integrates autonomous driving systems, AI algorithms, and digital technologies, enabling operational efficiency improvements through ongoing software upgrades.
This launch is a key initiative under Saudi Arabia's "Vision 2030" framework to diversify its energy mix and promote low-carbon transformation in the transportation sector. Saudi Arabia has placed hydrogen at the core of its long-term energy transition, aiming to supply 25% of global hydrogen demand by 2030. As a global fast-moving consumer goods company, Procter & Gamble faces increasingly stringent carbon footprint disclosure requirements in its supply chain. Its participation in this pilot aims both to accumulate operational data and to explore pathways for a global green logistics network. The truck's range is suitable for long-haul freight scenarios, and its refueling time of just minutes allows it to match the operational efficiency of traditional diesel vehicles.
The commercialization of hydrogen-powered heavy trucks still faces challenges such as building hydrogen refueling infrastructure, the cost of green hydrogen production, and the refinement of autonomous driving regulations. Nevertheless, the launch of this project provides a new technological reference for the global freight industry and signals Saudi Arabia's strategic positioning in the post-oil era transportation sector.
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