Lhyfe, KEYOU partner to develop hydrogen mobility across Germany
With the green hydrogen production capacity planned by Lhyfe in the Schwäbisch Gmünd region, around 100 trucks can be put into operation between 2026 and 2030.
Lhyfe and KEYOU have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop hydrogen mobility in Germany and Europe.
Lhyfe is currently building its largest production facility in Schwäbisch Gmünd near Stuttgart, Germany. The plant, which is expected to be installed by the end of the year, will be capable of producing up to 4 tonnes of green hydrogen per day.
The company has secured the supply of green electricity for this site by signing a 15-year contract for the supply of renewable electricity with EDP Renewables.
KEYOU is developing both a conversion technology, to convert existing diesel trucks into hydrogen vehicles, and a “Hydrogen Mobility as a Service” approach, with a full range of services.
With the production capacity planned by Lhyfe in the Schwäbisch Gmünd region, KEYOU would be able to put up to 100 vehicles into operation between 2026 and 2030, with an annual ramp-up of 20 trucks.
“Thanks to the determination and boldness of a number of players, green hydrogen production, distribution with JET H2 (MINT) and H2 MOBILITY Deutschland, a range of vehicles with KEYOU and a platform with Heroes are now available. Together, we are making the energy transition ambitions of transport operators a reality,” said Luc Graré, Head of Central & Eastern Europe at Lhyfe.
The project will start in the Schwäbisch-Gmünd area, with other regions in Germany to follow. The estimated hydrogen demand for 100 vehicles is about 1,000 tons of hydrogen per year.
