Over the course of the project, 11 hydrogen fuel cell refuse trucks were deployed in seven European cities. These deployments showcased how hydrogen technology can decarbonize waste collection while maintaining the flexibility and reliability required for demanding urban operations. Combined, these trucks have reached:
>72,000 km driven
8,100 kg H2 used
13,140 kg waste collected
68 tons of CO2 savings
1,100 refills
15 min average refill time
5,200 FC hours
The REVIVE project developed a Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) / Life Cycle Cost (LCC) model to compare the costs of hydrogen fuel cell refuse trucks with diesel and battery-electric alternatives for 2024–2030 using data from operational vehicles. A Life Cycle Assessment provided insights into the environmental benefits of zero-emission waste collection, showing significant emissions savings. The project also created a framework for standardizing fuel cell system integration into electric trucks, including safety and reliability assessments, and identified key challenges to the adoption of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles (FCHVs), especially for heavy-duty trucks and refuse collection vehicles.
Main dissemination activities:
1. Development of Dissemination Materials and Platforms:
Creation of a project website and social media channels (X/Twitter and LinkedIn) to provide updates on project milestones, activities, and outputs.
Production of physical materials, such as brochures and roll-up banners, to promote the project at industry events, ensuring accessible communication for diverse audiences.
Finalization of a promotional video showcasing the deployment of REVIVE hydrogen refuse trucks, featuring interviews with stakeholders, and disseminated online and at events.
2. Collaboration and Synergy:
Collaboration with other European hydrogen projects (HECTOR, LIFE N Grab Hy, JIVE 2), leveraging their channels for joint dissemination and knowledge-sharing.
Observer Group creation and management, ensuring continuous engagement with key stakeholders such as municipalities, fleet operators, and industry experts.
3. Engagement Through Events:
Participation in and organization of workshops, roundtables, and conferences with policymakers, industry professionals, and the public.
Successful hosting of four key workshops throughout the project, including a final roundtable in Groningen, sharing operational data and lessons learned.
Contributions to the European Sustainable Energy Week, Clean Hydrogen Partnership events, and other key conferences.
4. Communication to Policymakers and Industry:
Press releases highlighting milestones, such as the first truck delivery and Groningen deployments, with emphasis on REVIVE's role in advancing hydrogen mobility.
Active participation in policymaker workshops, providing recommendations for scaling hydrogen mobility technologies in alignment with the European Green Deal and AFIR policies.
5. Observer Group Initiatives:
Dedicated webinars and workshops for the Observer Group, facilitating knowledge transfer on operational challenges and solutions in hydrogen refuse truck deployment.
Participation in other projects’ final events, to jointly present findings and reach broader audiences.
