SAG Group and Daimler Truck Develop Road-Approved Liquid Hydrogen Tank

SAG Group and Daimler Truck Develop New Hydrogen Tank

On August 19, SAG Group announced that it has developed a new liquid hydrogen tank system together with Daimler Truck. The system is described as the world’s first liquid hydrogen tank of its kind approved for road use, marking a significant development for hydrogen-powered heavy-duty vehicles. The tank system also demonstrated its performance during Daimler Truck’s HydrogenRecordRun. The collaboration combines cryogenic storage technology with a real-world vehicle application, showing how liquid hydrogen can be integrated into a road-going heavy truck while maintaining the operating requirements associated with long-distance transport.

Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Demonstrates 1,047-Kilometre Range

During the HydrogenRecordRun, the Mercedes-Benz GenH2 truck operated at a total weight of 40 tonnes and covered 1,047 kilometres using a single tank of liquid hydrogen. The journey was completed without CO₂ emissions and under real operating conditions, providing a practical demonstration of the vehicle’s liquid-hydrogen capability. The result highlights the potential of cryogenic hydrogen storage for heavy-duty applications where long driving ranges are important. By combining the newly developed tank system with the GenH2 truck, the demonstration also provides a concrete performance reference for future hydrogen-based long-haul transport solutions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was demonstrated by the SAG Group and Daimler Truck hydrogen tank system?
The SAG Group and Daimler Truck system is significant because it combines cryogenic liquid-hydrogen storage with a road-approved heavy-duty vehicle application. Its performance was demonstrated through the HydrogenRecordRun, where the Mercedes-Benz GenH2 truck travelled 1,047 kilometres at a total weight of 40 tonnes using one tank. The run was completed under real operating conditions and without CO₂ emissions. This demonstration provides evidence of the potential for liquid hydrogen to support long-distance heavy-duty transport while maintaining a practical operating range for demanding road applications.