HVS finds partner for hydrogen truck trial in the UK

Hydrogen truck designer and manufacturer HVS has entered into a Memorandum of Agreement with Mannok Build Ltd to explore the integration of its Hydrogen Fuel Cell HGVs into the Mannok fleet. The latter is renowned for its manufacturing and service excellence in the UK and Ireland.

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Hydrogen truck designer and manufacturer HVS has entered into a Memorandum of Agreement with Mannok Build Ltd to explore the integration of its Hydrogen Fuel Cell HGVs into the Mannok fleet. The latter is renowned for its manufacturing and service excellence in the UK and Ireland and has been a leading provider of premium construction products and sustainable consumer packaging solutions for over 50 years.

The MOA outlines the partnership’s objective to provide Mannok with trial vehicles to test the application of HVS hydrogen fuel cell HGVs on its fleet. The trial is set to commence when these groundbreaking vehicles become available for trial in late 2025.  Following this phase, Mannok will be in a favourable position to initiate the conversion of part of its fleet to these cutting edge, zero-emission HGVs. 

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Left to right: Paul Monaghan, Mannok Head of Sustainability, John McLeister, HVS Chief Commercial Officer, Kevin Lunney Mannok Operations Director 

Statements from HVS and Mannok

“We are delighted to partner with Mannok in pioneering the integration of hydrogen fuel cell HGVs into its vehicle fleet. This collaboration represents a significant stride towards decarbonising the transportation sector and underscores our shared commitment to sustainability. We look forward to working together to transition to zero”, said John McLeister, Chief Commercial Officer at HVS.

“We are excited about this partnership with HVS as it aligns perfectly with our commitment to sustainability and innovation. By exploring the integration of hydrogen fuel cell HGVs into our fleet, we are taking a crucial step towards achieving our net-zero carbon goals”, added Kevin Lunney, Chief Operations Officer for Mannok.

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