Hydrogen trucks, HVS will supply 30 fuel cell vehicles in the UK

Founded in 2015, Explore, the company that will use the trucks, is a specialist supplier of transport and plant hire services to a diverse range of industry sectors including aerospace, construction, rail and nuclear, and is one of the fastest growing haulage and plant hire businesses in the UK.  

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Fuel cell truck manufacturer Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS) will supply 30 fuel cell vehicles in the UK. A partnership agreement with Explore Plant & Transport Solutions (Explore) was recently signed and announced by the company. Explore will deploy on their fleet across the UK.

As explained by HVS, the vehicles will be supported by a service and maintenance plan, full training on the safe use of hydrogen, refuelling and driver training, and a hydrogen fuelling infrastructure that fully meets the needs of their operation. Founded in 2015, Explore is a specialist supplier of transport and plant hire services to a diverse range of industry sectors including aerospace, construction, rail and nuclear, and is one of the fastest growing haulage and plant hire businesses in the UK.  

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“It is our firm belief that Hydrogen-electric fuel cell vehicles are set to revolutionise the long-haul and line-haul trucking industry, providing a clean alternative to traditional diesel engines. These new HVS units will significantly reduce Explore’s carbon footprint, and this Agreement underscores our commitment to advancing green technology within our business. We are excited to be collaborating with HVS to achieve this transition”, commented Chris Gatheridge, Operations Director for Explore.

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