XCMG expands its fleet of renewable energy vehicles with a hydrogen-powered tipper truck

XCMG Machinery has introduced a new EHSL552F hydrogen fuel cell dump truck model, featuring a 120 kW hydrogen fuel cell and a high-power battery system. This launch represents a significant step in reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 99.3 kilograms per day for large transportation projects.

To meet the demand for long-haul operational capabilities, XCMG’s latest hydrogen-powered vehicle combines advanced technology with robust performance features. The EHSL552F is equipped with a fast six-speed gearbox and provides plenty of ground clearance, allowing you to easily negotiate steep grades.

The vehicle design includes computer-aided topology optimization, as well as new materials and processes that reduce vehicle weight by 200 kg without compromising structural strength or reliability. In addition, the EHSL552F is designed to reduce maintenance costs over a service life of more than 1.5 million kilometers.

By integrating optimized algorithms for smoothness and stability into the design process, XCMG has improved both ride comfort and driving stability. This makes it easier for logistics companies to adopt more sustainable models.

The improved cabin includes both interior improvements for driver comfort and an exterior design that enhances road presence. The vehicle’s electrical architecture has been updated to improve intelligent driving aids and overall reliability, while ensuring safety by complying with European Union ECE R29 accident regulations.

Since 2021, XCMG has been researching and producing hydrogen energy equipment, culminating in the establishment of the Shanghai Hydrogen Energy Technology Research Institute in April 2022. The company has unveiled 16 different models of hydrogen energy equipment, covering various sectors, including tractors, dump trucks and sanitation truck chassis.

Recently, in cooperation with REFIRE, the newly developed XCMG 49T intelligent fuel cell heavy-duty trucks, powered by REFIRE’s patented Mirror Star series fuel cells, began operations in northwestern China, meeting the needs of green transportation with local green electricity production from coal-fired projects .