Hydrogen-powered transport has officially arrived in Australia, with Hyundai’s XCIENT fuel cell truck now entering commercial operation. The first local customer, Coregas, has added the zero-emission truck to its daily freight fleet, marking a significant step forward for sustainable heavy transport.

A Milestone for Clean Freight

The XCIENT truck runs entirely on hydrogen, offering long driving ranges and fast refuelling, two major hurdles that have slowed the transition to cleaner heavy vehicles. With this milestone, hydrogen is moving beyond pilot projects and into practical use on Australian roads.

Coregas is playing a key role in this shift, operating the nation’s first hydrogen refuelling station for heavy vehicles at Port Kembla in New South Wales. The $2 million site, opened in 2023 with support from the NSW Government, provides refuelling infrastructure that makes day-to-day hydrogen transport a reality.

What This Means for the Industry

This development highlights how hydrogen could become a serious contender in the push to decarbonise freight and logistics. While electric trucks are gaining attention for short-haul operations, hydrogen technology is proving more suitable for long-distance and high-demand transport due to its quick refuelling times and extended range.

For Australia’s transport and fuel sectors, it signals the early stages of a broader transition, one that service stations may eventually be part of as hydrogen refuelling infrastructure expands.

Looking Ahead

As more fleets explore alternatives to diesel, partnerships like the one between Hyundai and Coregas are paving the way for a cleaner and more diverse energy future. It’s early days, but the arrival of one of the first hydrogen trucks on Australian roads marks an important step in building confidence in this emerging technology.

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