IKEA Austria has become the first IKEA store in the world to introduce hydrogen fuel cell trucks, as part of its ambitious plan to make 100% of its last-mile deliveries emission-free by 2025.
The company is working with Quantron AG, a specialist in sustainable passenger and goods transport, to supply the QUANTRON QLI FCEV model vehicles. The emission-free vans will be fueled with green hydrogen from the energy supplier Wien Energie.
The fuel cell vehicles were developed in collaboration with the Canadian world market leader in fuel cell technology, Ballard Power Systems. The entire process from feasibility study to delivery took just 18 months, allowing the QUANTRON QLI FCEV to hit the road in record time.
The innovative Quantron Inside technology offers a user-friendly overall package with an innovative e-axle, tailor-made high-performance battery, fuel cell and tank system integration as well as unique energy management and aerodynamics for maximum efficiency. One tank of fuel is enough for a range of up to 400 km, meaning that distances of more than 500 km can be covered per day.
By using the battery-electric QUANTRON vehicles, around 450 tons of CO2 are saved annually. The FCEV trucks have a longer range for deliveries outside of urban areas and are intended to reduce CO2 emissions by a further 160 tons per year.
IKEA Austria’s investment in hydrogen trucks is a significant step forward for sustainable logistics in Europe. The company is setting a positive example for other businesses to follow, and its commitment to zero-emission deliveries is helping to pave the way for a cleaner and more sustainable future.
IKEA Austria’s investment in hydrogen trucks has the potential to have a significant impact on the development of sustainable logistics in Europe. The company is setting a positive example for other businesses to follow, and its commitment to zero-emission deliveries is helping to pave the way for a cleaner and more sustainable future.
IKEA Austria’s investment in hydrogen trucks is also expected to create jobs and boost the economy. The development of the hydrogen industry will require a wide range of skills and expertise, and it is expected to create new jobs in areas such as engineering, construction, and manufacturing.
