H2 terminal tractor

The tractor, developed by Atena under the H2PORTS project, has arrived at the Valencia Terminal Europa at the Port of Valencia.

The tractor has a fuel cell/battery hybrid powertrain allowing the vehicle to perform the intensive tasks required during roll-on/roll-off operations. Its hydrogen storage system, made of four Type 3 cylinders (350 bar), has an overall capacity of around 12 kg, guaranteeing a continuous operation of at least six hours before refuelling, around the average duration of a working shift.

The electric motor is fed by a high-performance LiFePO4 battery, with 25 kWh energy capacity, and a 70 kW Ballard fuel cell module. It can receive power for traction from the fuel cell and battery simultaneously or charge the battery during braking or decelerations.

The fuel cell can provide power both to the electric motor and the battery if needed and the powertrain can recover up to 15% of kinetic energy.

Refuelling will be courtesy of a mobile hydrogen refuelling station, developed by CNH2, that will supply not only this pilot but also a hydrogen-fuelled Reach Stacker under test at MSCTV terminal.