REVIVE stands for “Refuse Vehicle Innovation and Validation in Europe”
The groundbreaking European project REVIVE, subsidised by the Clean Hydrogen Partnership, did run from the beginning of 2018 until June 2024 and is now, among other things, formally completed with a demonstration video (button). REVIVE`s intention was to significantly advance the state of development of hydrogen fuel cell collection trucks, by integrating fuel cell powertrains into 11 vehicles and deploying them in 7 cities in Europe for testing: Breda, Groningen, Noordenveld, Veldhoven and Arnhem (the Netherlands), Antwerp (Belgium) and Gothenburg (Sweden).
REVIVE’s overall objective was to be the largest demonstration of fuel cell-range extender trucks to date, one of very few options for the decarbonisation of heavy duty vehicles. For urban trucks, there is an increasing need for zero emission solutions to comply with upcoming access restrictions imposed by cities as part of pollution reduction strategies.
REVIVE trucks base on technology of Proton Motor “HyRange®” system
The technology behind these trucks comes from E-Trucks Europe featuring the hydrogen fuel cell system “HyRange®” from Proton Motor Fuel Cell. An additional truck developed in Gothenburg by Renova used an PowerCell fuel cell system.
The REVIVE project video, released Sept. 24, presents a clip about two hydrogen trucks which have been deployed in the Antwerp neighbourhoods for almost two years. The REVIVE trucks ensure a silent zero-emission waste collection, which means better air quality for waste collectors and citizens.
Captions: The teaser photo shows the two RIVIVE trucks, which were presented to the public in Antwerp in December 2022._(c) E-Trucks Europe; below: Proton Motor’s HyRange® product has received many awards, including the “Hessian State Prize”._(c) Proton Motor
