for smaller trucks this decade and for most heavy trucks by 2035,” said Matteo Muratori, NREL group manager and lead author of the report. “Meanwhile, FCEVs could become cost-competitive for long-haul heavy trucks in the 2030s.”
“If fuel cell and hydrogen technologies progress in line with U.S. Department of Energy targets, a combination of BEVs and FCEVs could offer cost-competitive solutions for about 40% of MHDV sales in 2030 and a pathway to full ZEV market success in the 2040s,” Muratori added.“Drop-in” sustainable fuels such as sustainable biofuels and e-fuels offer an additional alternative.
“We approached this study from a blended industry/research vantage point to ensure our research vision was grounded in the real-world experience and practical perspective of a well-established industry leader like Volvo Group,” Muratori said.