Oilinvest and QUANTRON Join Forces to Boost Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle Infrastructure

In a significant development towards a greener future in commercial transportation, Oilinvest and Quantron AG have struck a strategic partnership to develop a comprehensive hydrogen refueling network aimed at serving Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs), primarily heavy-duty trucks. This ambitious project has led to the foundation of a joint enterprise, known as HEMTRON, situated in Hamburg, Germany, which promises to fast-track the shift from carbon-based fuel to an eco-friendly hydrogen ecosystem across the continent.

Expanding the Green Infrastructure

Oilinvest, which operates under the brands Tamoil and HEM in Europe, managing approximately 2,450 service stations, is leveraging its extensive network to facilitate the spread of zero-emission FCEVs. Commencing in Germany, HEMTRON will focus on establishing hydrogen stations strategically located near key logistics hubs and major highways, catering to the future demands of sustainable road freight.

Industry Leaders' Perspective

Oilinvest Group CEO, Ahmed Elkerrami, emphasized the initiative's alignment with their goal to offer economically sustainable solutions for carbon emission reduction, with green hydrogen positioned as an ideal alternative to diesel for commercial transport. He highlighted the conglomerate's commitment to advancing the initiative further and contributing to Oilinvest's objective of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. QUANTRON CEO, Michael Perschke, underscored the importance of green hydrogen as the future of the energy sector, especially for heavy-duty trucking applications. Perschke alluded to QUANTRON's edge in the market, citing their prowess in the 44-ton sector and their forward-looking approach to creating a dedicated hydrogen fueling infrastructure, reminiscent of the electric vehicle brand IONITY but geared towards H2 fueling needs.

Collaborative Endeavors and the Hydrogen Fuelling Alliance

Andreas Haller, founder and Executive Chairman of Quantron AG, expressed enthusiasm for achieving a breakthrough in hydrogen energy for heavy-duty transport and actively seeks collaborative efforts across the industry to reach a critical mass. Both QUANTRON and Oilinvest are pivotal members of an alliance aiming to widen the hydrogen refueling network across Europe, ensuring the successful deployment of eco-friendly FCEV transportation.

About Quantron AG

Quantron AG is a pioneering company that merges more than a century's worth of commercial vehicle experience with innovative e-mobility know-how. They provide an all-encompassing Quantron-as-a-Service Ecosystem (QaaS), sweeping through the mobility value chain. This spans new vehicle offerings, retrofitting existing vehicles, digital after-sales services and the creation of sustainable energy solutions, strengthening the green transportation alliance.

About Oilinvest

The Oilinvest Group plays a significant role in Europe's downstream oil market, with a network of 1,000 employees and a substantial presence within the fuel products sector. Their head office in The Hague, Netherlands, stands as a testament to the group's influence and commitment to progressive energy solutions.

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