Global Fuel Cell Trucks Growth Opportunities
Global Fuel Cell Trucks Growth Opportunities
The Prospect of Fuel Cell Trucks in Hydrogen Economies is Intriguing for Companies That Pursue Zero-emission Mobility Solutions
01-Jul-2021
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Globally, countries are increasingly adopting policies to increase the pace of transition toward zero emission. Governments are evaluating different pathways to achieve carbon neutrality, and investments, and activities in the energy sector are directed around it. Commercial vehicles currently are among the major carbon emitters, with very high per-unit emission rate and, hence, take a sizable focus in the regulatory authority’s purview for a faster and smooth transition. Countries all over the world are taking important and organized steps to curb carbon emissions in the direction of transitioning to a carbon-neutral economy, and this is reflecting in the high standards of permissible automotive emission limits and the continual increase of stringency levels in the last few years. As the room for improvement of diesel powertrain performance narrows, OEMs are forced to invest hugely into vehicle technology and development of alternative powertrain solutions. Battery electric and fuel cell electric powertrains are the two major verticals of development for manufacturers globally for all mobility applications.
Hydrogen is emerging as a key source of energy to better manage and store the excess electricity generated through sustainable power generation methods such as solar and wind. Currently, almost all global hydrogen is produced from fossil fuels. Green hydrogen is a long-term alternative that generates hydrogen only through renewable resources with zero emission. Green hydrogen has very high societal acceptance and is recognized as the best potential pathway to sustainable energy and zero-emission power utilization in hydrogen energy scenarios, but it remains costly at present.
Conventional technologies with Carbon Capture Storage and Utilization (CCSU) will remain the short-to-medium term production pathway due to relative cost advantages. Investments and activities to explore low or zero carbon emission hydrogen production will be highly consequential and have an impact on the realization of hydrogen ambitions and also influence timely market absorption. The global trend observed is the exponential increase in year-on-year budget for hydrogen research, production, and application as countries recognize hydrogen as potential pathway for carbon neutrality. Cost competitiveness will determine the degree to which hydrogen will play a role in driving the trend forward. Cost-effective, low-carbon production is the primary target of most countries.
The development of hydrogen fuel cells for mobility applications is gaining traction, and given the various public and private sector initiatives to propel hydrogen mobility, there are immense growth opportunities worldwide for fuel cell trucks. Propelling fuel cell trucks will be largely driven by incentives available for fleets, especially during the initial transition period, to alleviate pressures of high vehicle cost, infrastructure installment, and hydrogen price. Attractive incentive programs are required to motivate fleets to adopt fuel cell trucks. Overall, the mobility industry is at crossroads to take critical decisions and strategic choices to ensure long-term growth and sustainability. Technology leadership, financial prowess, and robust supply chain are essential to be competitive in emerging market opportunities. Manufacturers, suppliers, and relevant ecosystem participants are faced with the objective to establish technology progress, infrastructure footprint, and cost favorability to enable commercial-scale deployment of fuel cell trucks.
One of the major hurdles to transition to fuel cell trucks among many is the lack of sufficient refueling infrastructure and the limitation of onboard hydrogen storage. The trucks that are currently in operation offer only restricted range, as companies are working to push the boundaries of current limitations. Governments across the world are engaging with major companies, research institutes, and material labs to explore the potential of fuel cell trucks while offering financial support, technological guidance, and dedicated test facilities. Platform modularity is imperative considering the limited window of transition period, to enable companies achieve economies of scale globally.
Currently, there are several medium- and heavy-duty fuel cell trucks in the trial phase that have been launched in limited numbers, with more models in the development phase and targets to commence trials and large-scale commercialization. Companies are working to overcome the barriers that limit the performance of fuel cell trucks and achieve product metrics that will enable fuel cell trucks to be positioned along with battery electric solutions. Companies are expanding into new markets through direct ventures or partnerships, with very high rate of collaborations and joint ventures between incumbent participants, powertrain companies, Tier 1 suppliers, and infrastructure companies in the recent years. Supply chain readiness will be vital for manufacturers, to ramp up production volumes when the market demand for fuel cell trucks surges. As companies are provided with the targets to reduce overall fleet emission, they will be forced to push zero-emission trucks as a viable solution for customers. With fuel cell trucks being a prospective solution for long-haul applications, companies need to expedite technological choices and product development processes, and validate vehicle performance at the earliest.
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Table of Contents
Why Is It Increasingly Difficult To Grow?
The Strategic Imperative 8™
The Impact of the Top Three Strategic Imperatives 8™ on Truck Market
Growth Opportunities Fuel the Growth Pipeline Engine™
Key Findings
Roadmap to Hydrogen Mobility in Trucks
Hydrogen Ecosystem
How Hydrogen Mobility is Driving the Industry
Snapshot of Fuel Cell Truck Market Size by 2030
Fuel Cell Trucks—Key Global Manufacturers
Policy Landscape and Government Initiatives
Why are Fuel Trucks Needed?
Research Scope
Research Aims and Objectives
Key Questions This Study Will Answer
Powertrain Technology Segmentation
Hydrogen—Production Methods
Global H2 Production—Pathways of Interest
Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Budgetary Spending—Global
Hydrogen Projects—Pipeline Investment Plans
Cost of Hydrogen Production Using Natural Gas
Cost of Hydrogen Production—Outlook Till 2050
Low-carbon Hydrogen Production
Low Carbon Hydrogen Production Plans—Global
Map of Hydrogen Refueling Stations (HRS) Around the World
Fuel Cell Truck—Simple Powertrain Schematics
Key Components of Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle
Types of Fuel Cell Systems
WTW Efficiency of Hydrogen—For Trucks
Application Suitability Based on Payload Capacity
Use Case Applicability For Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trucks
Fuel Cell Truck—Technology Roadmap
Launch Roadmap of Key Manufacturers—North America
Launch Roadmap of Key Manufacturers—Europe
Launch Roadmap of Key Manufacturers—China
Fuel Cell Trucks—Development Trend
Daimler—Strategy and Development Roadmap
Volvo—Strategy and Development Roadmap
Paccar—Strategy and Development Roadmap
Traton—Strategy and Development Roadmap
Hyundai—Strategy and Development Roadmap
Navistar—Strategy and Development Roadmap
Hino-Toyota—Strategy and Development Roadmap
CNH-Nikola—Strategy and Development Roadmap
Fuel Cell Trucks—Value Chain Participants
Strategic Industry Associations and Collaborations
Strategic Industry Associations and Collaborations (continued)
Strategic Industry Associations and Collaborations (continued)
Strategic Industry Associations and Collaborations (continued)
Strategic Industry Associations and Collaborations (continued)
Fuel Cell Trucks—Capability Expansion and Start-ups
Key Suppliers Capability Snapshot—North America and Europe
Key Suppliers Capability Snapshot—Asia
Fuel Cell Trucks—Business Model
Parameters/Assumptions—HD Long Haul, North America
Total Cost of Ownership—HD Long Haul, North America
Cost per Mile Components—HD Long Haul, North America
Parameters/Assumptions—HD Long Haul, Europe
Total Cost of Ownership—HD Long Haul, Europe
Cost per Mile Components—HD Long Haul, Europe
Global Hydrogen Roadmap Strategy—Timeline
US—Funding and Targets for H2 Development
CARB’s Advanced Clean Trucks Regulation (ACT)
US—Incentives and Taxation for Fuel Cell Trucks
Europe—Subsidies and Incentives: Cars, Vans, Buses
Europe—Key Fuel Cell Mobility Projects
China Fuel Cell Vehicle Policy
China—Hydrogen Corridor
Growth Opportunity 1: Technological Competence Vital to be Competitive Against Battery Electric and Diesel Powertrains
Growth Opportunity 1: Technological Competence Vital to be Competitive Against Battery Electric and Diesel Powertrains (continued)
Growth Opportunity 2: Expand Capabilities, Revamp Strategies, and Redefine Goals to Ensure Long-term Market Sustainability
Growth Opportunity 2: Expand Capabilities, Revamp Strategies, and Redefine Goals to Ensure Long-term Market Sustainability (continued)
Growth Opportunity 3: Identify and Map the Opportunity Landscape for Fuel Cell Trucks Across Segments and Different Use Cases
Growth Opportunity 3: Identify and Map the Opportunity Landscape for Fuel Cell Trucks Across Segments and Different Use Cases (continued)
Strategic Imperatives for Success and Growth
4 Key Takeaways
Your Next Steps
Why Frost, Why Now?
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Author | Jagadesh Chandran |
Industries | Automotive |
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