Anhui's Third Batch of 8 Hydrogen-Powered Sanitation Vehicles Delivered in Lu'an, Marking a New Milestone of 100 mt Carbon Reduction

The launch ceremony for the third batch of hydrogen-powered sanitation vehicles in Anhui province was held in Jin'an District, Lu'an City. Eight 18-mt fuel cell sweeper trucks officially "took up their posts," marking the transition of hydrogen-powered sanitation vehicles in Anhui from demonstration pilots to large-scale applications. These car models, jointly developed by Tomorrow Hydrogen Energy, Zoomlion, and Yingfeng Environment, are equipped with a 101kW high-performance fuel cell system, with hydrogen consumption per 100 kilometers below 0.8kg. They are fitted with an ultra-large 990L hydrogen storage tank, capable of rapid startup at -30℃, and have a driving range of 500 kilometers for a single operation. Integrating functions such as sweeping, curb cleaning, and spray dust suppression, they achieve "multi-functionality in one vehicle."

As a "veteran" in Anhui's hydrogen-powered sanitation sector, Lu'an City has accumulated over 40,000 kilometers of operation since launching the province's first hydrogen-powered sweeper truck in April 2023, reducing carbon emissions by over 100 mt, equivalent to the carbon sequestration capacity of an additional 100 mu of forest land. Following this batch delivery, the total number of hydrogen-powered sanitation vehicles in Jin'an District has increased to 11, covering scenarios such as main road cleaning and cross-district operations. Compared to traditional internal combustion engine vehicles, the total life cycle cost has been reduced by over 20%, and the refueling time is only 15 minutes, addressing the driving range anxiety of BEV models.

"From single-vehicle demonstrations to batch operations, Lu'an is providing a 'Jin'an model' for hydrogen energy scenario applications across the province," industry insiders pointed out. The launch of these vehicles not only verifies the adaptability of hydrogen-powered sanitation in low-temperature and long-range scenarios but also accelerates the transformation of green hydrogen technology into the livelihood sector through collaborative innovation of "industry, academia, and research." With the subsequent improvement of the hydrogen refueling station network, the large-scale effect of hydrogen-powered sanitation in Anhui is expected to be further released, injecting new momentum into the "dual carbon" goals.