DHL to test hydrogen truck in Saudi Arabia with Hyperview
DHL pilots hydrogen-powered truck in Jubail to explore clean freight under Vision 2030
Dubai: DHL Global Forwarding has signed a deal with hydrogen mobility firm Hyperview Saudi to test a hydrogen-powered truck in Jubail, marking one of the first initiatives of its kind in the region.
The three-month pilot program will test the HTO2.1 truck model, a heavy-duty hydrogen vehicle developed by Hyperview and tailored for DHL’s operations. The goal is to assess the truck’s performance, cost efficiency, and emissions savings in real operating conditions.
The pilot aligns with Saudi Vision 2030, which promotes clean energy and innovation, and supports DHL’s goal of reaching net-zero emissions by 2050.
“This pilot reflects DHL’s commitment to redefining logistics through sustainable innovation,” said Sue Donoghue, CEO of DHL Global Forwarding KSA. “We are exploring different fuel technologies to decarbonize road freight.”
What’s being tested:
HTO2.1 Truck: Built for long-haul transport with intelligent driving tech and advanced sensors.
Performance: Handles up to 45 tons and can travel around 450 km per refill.
Eco Features: Reduces energy use by 10% and emits only water vapor, if powered by green hydrogen.
The hydrogen truck will run on DHL’s designated logistics routes in Jubail, a major industrial city, to test how it performs in hot and demanding environments.
Why it matters:
DHL has over 700 rental trucks in Saudi Arabia and is evaluating hydrogen as a long-term fuel alternative.
This pilot will also test local hydrogen refueling infrastructure, which is essential for broader adoption.
Hyperview is working with national partners to help develop this refueling network.
“We aim to prove hydrogen is both environmentally essential and commercially viable for freight,” said Dr. Feilong Liu, CEO of Hyperview.
The collaboration is also backed by Prosperity7 Ventures, one of Hyperview’s early investors, which sees the pilot as a milestone for deploying clean mobility technology in the Kingdom.
“Saudi Arabia is becoming a testbed for advanced technologies that tackle global climate goals,” said Raed Twaily, Executive Managing Director of Prosperity7.
The pilot could pave the way for greener logistics fleets in the region and further positions Saudi Arabia as a leader in clean tech adoption in line with its Vision 2030 roadmap.
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