Toll Group hydrogen fuel cell trucks have been put into commercial use

                                 Toll Group Launches Australia's First Hydrogen Truck Fleet, Pioneering Zero-Emission Freight Era
Perth, June 10, 2025 – Australian logistics leader Toll Group today deployed its first 50 hydrogen fuel cell trucks on the Perth-Darwin route, marking a critical milestone in its 2030 net-zero emissions commitment. This commercial-scale implementation establishes Australia's first fully operational green freight corridor.
Technical Breakthroughs
Core Specifications
800km range per hydrogen fill (40-ton payload capacity)
15-minute refueling time (6x faster than EV charging)
Powered by Toyota 2nd-gen fuel cell systems
Environmental Impact
Eliminates 2.8M liters annual diesel consumption
Zero CO₂ emissions (only water vapor byproduct)
Uses renewable hydrogen from WA's green hydrogen plant
Strategic Partnerships
Government: A$23M funding from Clean Freight Initiative
Energy: 10-year hydrogen supply deal with Fortescue Future Industries
Infrastructure: 3 new hydrogen stations along the route
Industry Ripple Effects
Competitors: Linfox accelerated hydrogen trials to 2026
Workforce: 80 drivers certified in hydrogen operations
Unions: Demanding "H₂ Safety Allowance" for staff
Challenges Ahead
Current truck costs 3x diesel equivalents
Only 12% of national routes have hydrogen infrastructure
Toll plans 200-vehicle expansion by 2027

"This redefines Australian freight," said Toll CEO Thomas Knoke, showcasing the trucks at Darwin Port. The initiative aligns with Australia's National Hydrogen Strategy to decarbonize heavy transport.