260 tons Hydrogen Mining Truck Showcases in FCVC 2025
Photo: the 260 tons hydrogen fuel cell mining truck, source: FCVC 2025
The International Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Vehicle Congress & Exhibition 2025 (FCVC 2025), co-organized by the China Society of Automotive Engineers (China SAE) and the International Hydrogen Fuel Cell Association (IHFCA), is taking place from June 18th to 20th in Jiading, Shanghai.
Over 300 companies across the hydrogen value chain showcased their latest technology developments and flagship products in the exhibition.
One of the most eye-catching products is the 260-tonne payload hydrogen fuel cell truck. The 260T hydrogen energy mining truck XDE260H is jointly inovated by SHANGHAI THIKO ENERGY GROUP CO., LTD and XCMG Group. The mining truck is 14.748 meters long, 9.106 meters wide, 7.439 meters high, and the curb weight of the mining truck has also reached 172 tons. The mining truck is equipped with a 70 Mpa high-pressure hydrogen storage system carrying 236 kg hydrogen onboard. Powered by five sets of 200 KW fuel cells systems and a battery pack, the truck has a peek output power of 1,864 KW, and a operation range of more than 120 kilometers, which can adapt to the various working environment. This product marks the latest progress in heavy-duty fuel cell systems by Chinese companies.
The hydrogen mining truck not only has carbon reduction feature, it also has cost advantage over traditional diesel engine powered mining truck in term of TCO (Total Cost of Ownership), according to its fuel cell system developer, SHANGHAI THIKO ENERGY GROUP. With a pump price of 25 Yuan per kg hydrogen (US$ 3.45/kg), the 260 tons hydrogen mining truck could save up to 2 million Yuan compared with traditional diesel models. It’s not an out-of-reach target, especially in some mining areas where cheap wind and solar energy are accessible.
While higher powertrain price is still the main hurdle for deployment of FCEVs in sedan or commercial vehicles, it contributes a much smaller part of cost to TCO for mining trucks. However, the real lifespan and maintenance costs have not been proven yet.
According to an agreement signed by XCMG, THIKO and China’s coal mining giant CHN Energy, on April 24, 2024, the mining truck would be deployed to Baorixile open-pit coal mine of CHN Energy in Hulunbuir, Inner Mongolia. Baorixile coal mine has a production capacity of 35 Mt/y, making it one of the largest open-pit coal mines in China. Demonstration operation of this hydrogen fuel cell mining truck is expected soon.