Electrification and Hydrogen under the Scania testing and review together with Norge

At Transport.CH in Bern, Switzerland, Scania showcased its collaboration with Asko Norge AS, a Scandinavian player in sustainable logistics, to test hydrogen fuel cell trucks in business operations, in order to evaluate technical performance, operational feasibility, and commercial potential.

Norge and Scania for a Pilot Partner Programme

Although these vehicles are not yet available for order, they form part of Scania’s broader Pilot Partner programme, an initiative the company has established with selected customers which aims to assess electrification technology and various other solutions under daily conditions to see what they can contribute to fossil-free transport.

“By testing in real transport environments, we learn what works best in practice and how to accelerate progress,” explains Tony Sandberg, Head of Scania Pilot Partner.

The hydrogen vehicle test does not change Scania’s strategy for the decarbonisation of the transport system, which remains centred on direct electrification. However, it is one of several tests being conducted through the Pilot Partner programme to understand how different energy carriers and powertrains perform. The aim is to see which real-life strengths and weaknesses other technologies and fuels exhibit.

By combining Scania’s established electric powertrain technology with hydrogen systems, Scania and Asko have initially found that the trucks can reach ranges of up to 1,000 kilometres per refuelling.

“Being part of Scania’s Pilot Partner initiative gives us a unique opportunity to test and influence the development of sustainable solutions that fit our operations,” says Jørn Arvid Endresen, CEO of ASKO Midt.

Tony Sandberg adds: “Asko’s strong commitment and proactive approach are key to accelerating the transition. Together, we turn insights from pilots into practical knowledge that benefits the whole industry.”