CO2 Emissions Life Cycle in the Hydrogen ICE Truck Sector, EU, 2024–2040
Clean H2 Production Sources and the Adoption of H2 ICE as an Intermediate Solution Will Drive Transformational Growth by Significantly Reducing CO2 Emissions
15-Apr-2025
Europe
Market Research
PFQV-01-00-00-00
AU_2025_33443
In this study, Frost & Sullivan offers a comprehensive exploration of the carbon dioxide (CO2) trail of a hydrogen ICE truck (H2 ICE) by investigating the carbon emission implications, focusing on hydrogen as a prospective fuel for the trucking industry in 3 countries within the European Union—France, Germany, and Spain. The analysis begins with the rationale for considering hydrogen, highlighting its potential to mitigate life cycle emissions in comparison to conventional fuels.
Frost & Sullivan delves into various hydrogen production methods, ranging from gray hydrogen to renewable sources, each carrying distinct carbon footprints. The emphasis is on the CO2 emissions associated with manufacturing H2 ICE vehicles, pinpointing significant contributions from components such as H2 engines and hydrogen storage tanks. Furthermore, the study projects total CO2 emissions throughout truck operations, drawing comparative insights with its battery electric, fuel cell electric truck, and diesel truck counterparts.
The study underscores the urgency of transitioning to cleaner hydrogen production methods and optimizing vehicle manufacturing to achieve substantial CO2 emission reductions in the trucking sector.
The study period is from 2023 to 2030.
Why is it Increasingly Difficult to Grow?
The Strategic Imperative
The Impact of the Top 3 Strategic Imperatives on the CO2 Emissions Life Cycle in the Hydrogen ICE H2 ICE Truck Industry
H2 is the Fuel of the Future
Life Cycle CO2 Flow of an H2 ICE Truck
Different Methods of Producing H2
Key Fuel Characteristics’ Comparison
Key Engine Parameters’ Comparison
H2 ICE Fuel Injection Methods
Research Scope
Powertrain Technology Segmentation
Growth Drivers
Growth Restraints
Analysis of Major H2 Production Methods
Key Factors Impacting H2 Production Pathway Adoption—Announced Clean H2 Capacities and Consumption
Key Factors Impacting H2 Production Pathway Adoption—European Hydrogen Backbone EHB and Key Corridors
Adoption Forecast of H2 Production—Spain
Adoption Forecast of H2 Production—France
Adoption Forecast of H2 Production—Germany
CO2 Emissions Trail from H2 Production
Key Components of an H2 ICE Truck
Vehicle Architecture Comparison—Diesel Versus H2 ICE
Weight-wise Split of Major Components in an H2 ICE Truck
CO2 Emissions Trail—Manufacturing an H2 ICE Truck
MDT Use Case Characteristics and Forecast Assumptions
MDT Cycles A and H—H2 Consumption and CO2 Emissions
MDT Cycles A to H—kgCO2 per Mile
HDT Use Case Characteristics and Forecast Assumptions
HDT—Cycle A, Spark Ignition SI
HDT—Cycle A, High-pressure Direct Injection
HDT—Cycle H, Spark Ignition SI
HDT—Cycle H, High-pressure Direct Injection
HDT Cycles A to H—kgCO2 Per Km
MDT—ICE, BEV, FCEV, and H2 ICE Comparison Cycles A and H
HDT—ICE, BEV, FCEV, and H2 ICE Comparison Cycles A and H
Top 3 Takeaways
Growth Opportunity 1: CO2 Emissions Tracking
Growth Opportunity 2: Alternative Low-emission Technology
Growth Opportunity 3: Hydrogen Infrastructure Expansion
Benefits and Impacts of Growth Opportunities
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