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Linde targets hydrogen truck expansion and refueling stations in Taiwan
Linde (Union Linde) is advancing its hydrogen energy strategy in Taiwan, focusing on commercial vehicles and refueling infrastructure to expand its industrial gas business. The company aims to introduce 10 to 30 hydrogen trucks over the next three to five years and targets the establishment of approximately three hydrogen refueling stations by 2030.
Currently, the high cost of hydrogen fuel cell heavy trucks—estimated at 30 million TWD per unit—remains a significant barrier compared to diesel or electric alternatives. To mitigate this, Linde is exploring a 'Hydrogen as a Service' (HaaS) model to lower initial capital expenditures for transport companies. The company also plans to transition from importing fully assembled vehicles to local assembly in Taiwan, with the first batch of European hydrogen heavy vehicles expected by 2028.
In addition to hydrogen transport, Linde is promoting oxy-fuel combustion technology to assist industrial decarbonization. This technology can potentially increase production capacity by over 50% and reduce fuel consumption by up to 50%.
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Linde · Miao Hua-shan · Shen Xin-ru · Taiwan · Union Linde
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Linde aims to introduce 10 to 30 hydrogen trucks within the next 3 to 5 years. www.peoplenews.tw
- [● 2 SOURCES] Importing a single hydrogen fuel cell heavy truck can cost approximately 30 million TWD. www.peoplenews.tw · news.cnyes.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The company targets having approximately three hydrogen refueling stations by 2030. www.peoplenews.tw
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Oxy-fuel combustion technology can increase production capacity by over 50% and reduce fuel consumption by up to 50%. news.cnyes.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Linde's primary business objective in hydrogen development is to expand its existing industrial gas business by increasing hydrogen demand. www.peoplenews.tw
- [● 2 SOURCES] Linde is promoting a 'Hydrogen as a Service' (HaaS) model to reduce initial capital expenditure for customers. www.peoplenews.tw · news.cnyes.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Linde plans to introduce its first batch of European hydrogen heavy vehicles by 2028. news.cnyes.com