Verne demonstrates cryo-compressed hydrogen truck in California

Verne’s technology is set to store a greater density in comparison to liquid hydrogen and doubles when its comes to 700-bar compressed hydrogen.

US-based hydrogen company Verne has unveiled its hydrogen-fuelled truck, with a focus on improving distribution services.

According to Verne, it has successfully demonstrated the capabilities of its ‘world’s first’ cryo-compressed hydrogen (CcH2) Class 8 truck and refueling system in late 2024 in Southern California.

The testing involved driving the truck ‘hundreds of miles’ and performing multiple refueling events, confirming the storage density and operational reliability of the system under real-world conditions.

Verne says its CcH2 technology offers significant advantages over traditional hydrogen storage methods, with 33% greater storage density than liquid hydrogen and 87% more than 700-bar compressed hydrogen.

Ted McKlveen, co-founder and CEO of Verne said: “This demonstration is an important step forward for CcH2 and proves the strong technical foundation we’ve built at Verne”.

“Across sectors, decarbonization efforts are being hindered by limited access to clean energy and zero-emission alternatives that meet operational standards. CcH2 can serve these customers and replace fossil fuels in some of the most demanding, most essential sectors of the economy.”

The company says it validated both the storage and fueling systems under relevant operating conditions, including operation of the truck on rugged off-road terrain, adding that it will now conduct hydrogen distribution pilots with key customers before scaling up to full commercial hydrogen distribution operations.