Quick Takeaways
- A new hydrogen-electric heavy-duty truck platform integrates battery and hydrogen energy paths into a single scalable architecture.
- High-voltage design and advanced ADAS capabilities target faster refueling, longer range, and safer commercial logistics operations.
On December 18, Cavan Auto unveiled the Beacon, a next-generation hydrogen electric heavy-duty truck platform designed specifically for commercial transport applications. Developed as a forward-looking vehicle architecture, the Beacon integrates hydrogen and battery-electric propulsion into a single intelligent platform, setting a new benchmark for new-energy heavy-duty trucks.
Hydrogen Electric Heavy-Duty Truck Platform Built for Multiple Energy Paths
The defining strength of this hydrogen electric heavy-duty truck platform is its proprietary integrated architecture that supports battery electric, gaseous hydrogen, and liquid hydrogen energy systems. This unified design enables operators to select the most suitable energy configuration without compromising vehicle performance or load capability.
The platform supports:
This scalable powertrain-chassis structure allows hydrogen and electric systems to coexist within a single platform while maintaining high structural integration and heavy-load suitability.
Advanced Driver Assistance Embedded into the Platform Architecture
Beyond propulsion, the hydrogen electric heavy-duty truck platform incorporates a next-generation assisted driving system tailored for commercial vehicles. A comprehensive perception network enables accurate environmental awareness across diverse transport scenarios.
Key elements include:
These capabilities enhance safety, operational efficiency, and adaptability in complex logistics environments.
Configurable Variants Address Diverse Logistics Requirements
The Beacon is offered in 15 distinct configurations to match varying duty cycles and transport needs. Vehicle body lengths of 2.9 meters and 3.6 meters support different payload applications, while energy storage options provide flexibility for long-haul and regional operations.
Available configurations include:
This range of options ensures precise alignment with freight, distribution, and heavy-duty logistics demands.
High-Voltage Architecture Redefines Energy Replenishment Speed
The hydrogen electric heavy-duty truck platform introduces an 800V electrical architecture combined with megawatt-level charging technology. This system enables rapid energy replenishment, significantly reducing downtime for commercial operators.
Performance highlights include:
By addressing charging and refueling efficiency, the platform effectively reduces operational uncertainty associated with new-energy heavy-duty transport.
Hydrogen Electric Heavy-Duty Truck Platform Built for Multiple Energy Paths
The defining strength of this hydrogen electric heavy-duty truck platform is its proprietary integrated architecture that supports battery electric, gaseous hydrogen, and liquid hydrogen energy systems. This unified design enables operators to select the most suitable energy configuration without compromising vehicle performance or load capability.
The platform supports:
- Five different e-axle configurations
- High-power electric motors rated at 200 kW and 300 kW
- A three-stage modular layout adaptable across logistics use cases
- Component universality reaching approximately 50 percent
This scalable powertrain-chassis structure allows hydrogen and electric systems to coexist within a single platform while maintaining high structural integration and heavy-load suitability.
Advanced Driver Assistance Embedded into the Platform Architecture
Beyond propulsion, the hydrogen electric heavy-duty truck platform incorporates a next-generation assisted driving system tailored for commercial vehicles. A comprehensive perception network enables accurate environmental awareness across diverse transport scenarios.
Key elements include:
- Seven cameras, five radar units, and one LiDAR sensor
- High-precision positioning and map-based navigation systems
- Coverage of 114 operational scenarios across 26 categories
- Support for 22 advanced driver assistance functions
These capabilities enhance safety, operational efficiency, and adaptability in complex logistics environments.
Configurable Variants Address Diverse Logistics Requirements
The Beacon is offered in 15 distinct configurations to match varying duty cycles and transport needs. Vehicle body lengths of 2.9 meters and 3.6 meters support different payload applications, while energy storage options provide flexibility for long-haul and regional operations.
Available configurations include:
- Battery capacities of 225 kWh, 451 kWh, and 677 kWh
- Liquid hydrogen storage of 80 kg or higher
- Gaseous hydrogen storage of 40 kg or higher
This range of options ensures precise alignment with freight, distribution, and heavy-duty logistics demands.
High-Voltage Architecture Redefines Energy Replenishment Speed
The hydrogen electric heavy-duty truck platform introduces an 800V electrical architecture combined with megawatt-level charging technology. This system enables rapid energy replenishment, significantly reducing downtime for commercial operators.
Performance highlights include:
- Up to 100 km driving range achieved with an 8-minute electric charge
- Driving range exceeding 1,000 km with a 15-minute hydrogen refueling
By addressing charging and refueling efficiency, the platform effectively reduces operational uncertainty associated with new-energy heavy-duty transport.
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