IVECO and MB Energy plan multi-energy truck refuelling and charging hub in Germany
IVECO and German energy company MB Energy have announced plans to develop a multi-energy hub for commercial vehicles in Ulm, Germany. Scheduled to open in 2027, the facility will combine hydrogen refuelling, HVO100, conventional fuels and DC fast charging at a single publicly accessible location.
IVECO and MB Energy are joining forces to develop a new multi-energy hub for commercial vehicles in Ulm, southern Germany. The facility will be located next to IVECO’s manufacturing site, close to the A7 and A8 motorways, two important transport corridors.
The project aims to provide different energy solutions for light- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles, allowing transport operators to access hydrogen, renewable diesel, conventional fuels and electric charging infrastructure at the same location.
Under the agreement, MB Energy will be responsible for planning, developing and operating the facility, while IVECO will provide the location and contribute its expertise in commercial vehicles and alternative propulsion technologies.
Hydrogen, HVO100 and electric charging at the same site
The planned hub will feature hydrogen refuelling at both 350 and 700 bar, accommodating different vehicle technologies and applications. The site will also offer HVO100 renewable diesel, conventional diesel, AdBlue and other fuels, alongside two DC fast-charging facilities for battery-electric commercial vehicles. The companies have not disclosed the charging power of the installations or the hydrogen refuelling capacity.
The project forms part of the H2-Wandel initiative in Baden-Württemberg, which aims to develop a regional green hydrogen value chain. IVECO Deutschland is receiving partial funding from the German state and the European Union through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) for the hydrogen refuelling infrastructure.
The application for construction and operating permits is expected to be submitted before the end of 2026, with commissioning planned for mid-2027, subject to regulatory approval.
