Tevva has made a breakthrough in the development of its dual-energy prototype truck, after conducting a successful range test. The test was performed by four Tevva engineers, who traveled over 1,000 km from the company’s London headquarters to Berwick-on-Tweed, England’s northernmost town.
The test was carried out in freezing weather conditions and provided valuable data on the performance of the truck under challenging weather conditions. On the return journey, the truck covered nearly 350 miles without stopping for recharging, thanks to its hydrogen fuel cell that tops up the lithium battery when required.
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The Chief Development Officer of Tevva, Dr. Andrew Hagan, expressed his pride in the truck’s range, stating that it provides comfort and reassurance for organizations ordering new vehicles and updating their fleets. Tevva is actively building hydrogen refueling stations to remove diesel from roads and enable its truck drivers to travel long distances.
The successful range test of Tevva’s dual-energy prototype truck is a demonstration of the direction of traffic in the hydrogen sector, according to engineer Ryan Clark, who joined Tevva two years ago after completing his engineering degree. Graduate Engineer Toby Hurst agreed, saying that the truck performed exceptionally well despite the harsh weather conditions.
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The futuristic truck drew admiring glances from fellow travelers during the trip and sparked many questions about its hydrogen-electric technology. Tevva’s approach to hydrogen technology involves a dual-energy solution that maximizes the performance of its vehicles by utilizing the best of battery-electric and hydrogen technology.
Tevva is committed to making hydrogen convenient, affordable, and sustainable for its customers and is actively working with hydrogen and refueling station suppliers to establish low-carbon hydrogen services. As low-carbon hydrogen becomes cheaper and more widely available, hydrogen refueling will become as convenient as diesel refueling is today, and Tevva is leading the drive to zero-emissions freight and urban logistics.
