Bosch has put its first hydrogen fuel-cell truck into operation within its own factory infrastructure, marking a significant step toward zero-emissions logistics. The 40-ton vehicle, based on Iveco’s S-Way platform and fitted with Bosch’s Fuel Cell Power Module (FCPM), is now shuttling goods on a fixed route between Bosch’s Nuremberg plant and its service providers.
This deployment serves both practical and developmental goals. On the practical side, it replaces diesel hauling for internal transport, cutting emissions while validating hydrogen’s viability in real industrial conditions. On the development side, the truck continuously streams operational data that Bosch will use to refine future fuel cell modules, including upcoming versions like Compact 190 and Compact 300.
Bosch says that the FCPM can extend the truck’s range up to 800 km, a significant performance metric for fuel cell systems in heavy vehicles. The company also sees this as a milestone in building a hydrogen value chain in Nuremberg, aligned with regional hydrogen strategies. As Bosch integrates this real-world test into its roadmap, the company is signaling confidence that hydrogen trucks are ready for scaled deployment—and that fuel cell mobility could play a central role in decarbonizing commercial vehicle logistics.
Source: bosch.com, electrive.com
