Toyota Motor Europe, Hydrogen Refuelling Solutions (HRS) and ENGIE will deploy hydrogen refuelling stations with new technology that eliminates the need for separate dispensers.
The stations will incorporate a higher-flow dual nozzle, allowing for one hydrogen dispenser to refuel heavy-duty vehicles in under 10 minutes. Therefore, a 40-tonne truck will be able to “refuel for a 600km range in just eight minutes and 900km in 12 minutes.”
In an online press statement, Toyota said that the new solution is “faster and more cost-efficient.” The roll-out will be piloted as part of an EU-funded RHeaDHy project and it aligns with targets set out by the EU’s Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR).
Under the new agreement, Toyota will provide a test bench and a truck equipped with the Twin Mid Flow Technology, while HRS and ENGIE will develop the refuelling stations that are compatible with the technology.
H2 View understands that testing will take place from Q4 2025.
“By combining our expertise, we will accelerate the roll-out of hydrogen stations across Europe and the world, reducing refuelling times and making stations more accessible and cost-effective,” explained Hassen Rachedi, CEO and Founder of Hydrogen Refuelling Solutions.
Quentin Nouvelot, Head of the H2 Mobility Research Programme at ENGIE lab CRIGEN, added, “By advancing high-flow refuelling solutions, this partnership strengthens the hydrogen ecosystem and accelerates the transition to cleaner energy.
“Together, we are setting new standards for sustainable mobility and reinforcing hydrogen’s role in decarbonising transport at scale.”
Revitalising hydrogen refuelling infrastructure: Calling for greater government and industry collaboration
In recent years, the UK has faced challenges with its transportation infrastructure, and hydrogen refuelling stations are no exception. There are currently six hydrogen refuelling stations open in the UK, down from 10 just two years ago. Clearly, this does not paint a picture of the thriving, growing and essential industry the UK requires to bring down emissions associated with transport – which has been the highest polluting sector in the UK since 2016, accounting for more than a quarter of the UK’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
So, what can be done to bring this worrying trajectory to a halt? For one, we can bring an end to the debate around hydrogen vs electrification. In a recent interview, representatives from Ineos criticised the government for backing a single horse in this debate, stating that this would ultimately lead the strategy to fail. It is Hydrogen UK’s view that electrification and hydrogen will complement each other in order to achieve a low-carbon transport future, and ignoring the very real benefits of one solution will only hinder the progress of the entire industry.
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