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❗ New important partnership on the way to our KEYOU fleet ❗   We have signed a letter of intent with Bücker & Essing GmbH for the joint ramp-up of hydrogen combustion engines. 🎉 Bücker + Essing is part of the Elevion Group and an international specialist in engine reconditioning. The agreement initially covers the conversion of around 1,000 new diesel engines to hydrogen by the end of 2028, in order to accelerate the market launch of hydrogen-powered commercial vehicles and thus the decarbonization of road freight transport. From 2029, a larger number of engines in existing vehicles will be converted.   With Bücker + Essing, we share a common conviction that the conversion of combustion engines will play a key role in the successful decarbonization of the commercial vehicle industry in the future. We are already working together successfully on engine conversions for our 18t pioneer fleet.   "We are proud to support this innovation project with our many years of expertise in the conversion of diesel engines to gaseous fuels and thus make an important contribution to the decarbonization of heavy goods transportation," says Ralf Wöllert, Managing Director of Bücker + Essing. "The cooperation with KEYOU is an important step for us to further expand our knowledge lead in the field of hydrogen. We are convinced that hydrogen engines will play an important role in the technology mix of the future in the long term." Our COO/CTO Markus Schneider adds: "We have long relied on the comprehensive expertise of Bücker + Essing, which has already been a reliable partner for the engine conversion of our pioneering vehicles. In addition, in Bücker + Essing we have found exactly the pioneering spirit and pragmatism that we need to go full throttle right from the start and with which we are convinced that we will also achieve our scaling targets in the subsequent ramp-up phase.”   Visit our newsroom to read the full press release: https://lnkd.in/d-c2w9WG

❗ Bundled power against differential taxation of H2 vehicles ❗ Together with Allianz Wasserstoffmotor e. V., well-known associations such as Bundesverband Güterkraftverkehr Logistik und Entsorgung (BGL) e.V., DSLV Bundesverband Spedition und Logistik / Federal Ass. for Freight Forwarding & Logistics Germany, BWVL BUNDESVERBAND FÜR EIGENLOGISTIK & VERLADER e. V., Verband der Automobilindustrie (VDA) e.V. and other strong partners from the commercial vehicle and energy sector, we have written an open letter to the German government demanding equal taxation of fuel cell and hydrogen engine powered vehicles! Currently, hydrogen for hydrogen engines is taxed, while hydrogen for fuel cells is exempt from energy tax - even though both propulsion systems are classified as zero emission according to EU standards! Companies like ours that offer competitive H2 commercial vehicles with hydrogen engines and our customers are systematically disadvantaged by the difference in taxation! It even goes so far that some hydrogen refuelling stations do not offer any refuelling options for vehicles with hydrogen engines, which severely limits the use of ready-to-run hydrogen trucks. Fortunately, we can already count on partners like Hypion GmbH, Tyczka Group, Hy2B Wasserstoff GmbH and TEAL Mobility who, despite the complicated political situation, have the necessary flexibility, pragmatism and will power to enable us and our customers to refuel! Nevertheless, this distortion of competition has to stop, because it massively slows down the market ramp-up of hydrogen mobility and sends out absolutely the wrong signal in terms of international competitiveness. After all, countries like the USA, China and India are not sleeping and have long since discovered the hydrogen engine for themselves. Only with a fair framework can hydrogen develop its full potential in the mobility revolution. The time to act is now. Allianz Wasserstoffmotor e. V., Bundesverband Deutscher Omnibusunternehmen, Bosch, CLAAS, Daimler Truck AG, DEUTZ AG, DKV Mobility, Deutscher Wasserstoff-Verband (DWV) e.V., Eberspächer Group, FPT Industrial, DIE GAS- UND WASSERSTOFFWIRTSCHAFT, GP JOULE Gruppe, H2NOW GmbH, Hy2B Wasserstoff GmbH, H2 MOBILITY, KEYOU, KRONE GROUP, MAHLE, MAN Truck & Bus SE, MEW Mittelständische Energiewirtschaft Deutschland e.V., MorGen Energy, Schaeffler, Schmitz Cargobull AG, Tyczka Group, UNITI Bundesverband EnergieMittelstand e.V., Verband der Internationalen Kraftfahrzeughersteller (VDIK), VDMA, Volvo Group, Zentralverband Deutsches Kraftfahrzeuggewerbe e.V. (ZDK), ZF Group

Successful first test run of the DILO ServiceCart H2 on the KEYOU truck   The reason why KEYOU is a strategic investment for DILO Armaturen und Anlagen GmbH was clearly demonstrated at last year's IAA, where the two companies presented the jointly developed "ServiceCart H2" for workshops and OEMs.   Under the leadership of DILO, a multi-purpose device for H2 mobility was created in a very short development time, which can be used for servicing both vehicles with fuel cells and vehicles with hydrogen engines. The big advantage is that the new device automates many manual activities with the help of specific functions and specially developed software. Not only can residual gas quantities and leaks be detected, but the inerting of the system with nitrogen can also be automated.   The positive response from visitors at the IAA is also reflected in the numerous discussions with potential end customers - service workshops and manufacturers of hydrogen vehicles - which give cause for optimism. And since yesterday's tests on the KEYOU prototype vehicle were positive, DILO plans to deliver the "ServiceCart H2" to the first customers this year.   Naturally, we at KEYOU are delighted that the first joint product development for our partner and investor DILO is already "bearing its first fruits"!

+++ Now it´s official: KEYOU develops hydrogen engine for dump truck with world's leading construction equipment manufacturer Komatsu +++   As some of you may have read in the international media over the past few weeks, Komatsu unveiled the world's first dump truck with a hydrogen engine at the end of February. We are very pleased to now officially announce that we have been developing the hydrogen engine in a joint project with Komatsu starting in 2023! As a technology leader in hydrogen internal combustion engines, KEYOU continues to implement a number of development projects for selected OEMs, helping major manufacturers to make their combustion engines "H2-ready" for both on-road and off-road applications. In addition to the jointly developed hydrogen engine, the dump truck is equipped with a 700 bar tank system from Argo-Anleg GmbH, mounted on a platform next to the cab to maximize storage capacity. The newly launched proof-of-concept tests will initially focus on evaluating the vehicle's driving performance, continuous operating hours and fuel efficiency.   "We are very excited to launch this project," said Taisuke Kusaba, Senior Executive Officer (Jomu), Chief Technology Officer (CTO), President of the Development Division at Komatsu. "With the great cooperation of KEYOU, we are pleased to announce the start of proof-of-concept tests by equipping a large dump truck with a hydrogen combustion engine. This marks a significant achievement in Komatsu's efforts to achieve carbon neutrality. Moving forward, we will continue to develop this technology as one of the key pillars of our carbon neutrality initiatives," Kusaba added. For KEYOU, the project is another important milestone in the company's 10-year history: "The project with Komatsu is currently our most important customer project in the area of off-road commercial vehicles and demonstrates the performance of KEYOU-inside technology under the toughest conditions," says our COO and CTO Markus Schneider.   Visit our newsroom to read the full press release: https://lnkd.in/dMehYHTV

Visit us at the "Showcase Day Hydrogen Mobility" at the Bavarian State Ministry of Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy in Munich on March 11 💡   On March 11, the Bavarian State Ministry of Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy (Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Wirtschaft, Landesentwicklung und Energie) and LBST will host the "Showcase Day Hydrogen Mobility" in Munich from 13:00-17:00. The event will provide an overview of current developments in the use of hydrogen in transportation and logistics and will feature keynote speeches on various applications for H2 vehicles as well as best practices. The presentations will be followed by a vehicle exhibition starting at 16:00, where we will be exhibiting our prototype truck alongside MAN Truck & Bus SE, Paul Group and other hydrogen truck suppliers. We are looking forward to your visit!

KEYOU at the HyWheels online cluster meeting Yesterday, our colleague Stefanie Jacobi spoke at the online cluster meeting of the HyWheels Hessen fleet cluster and gave an update on the availability and specifications of our H2 vehicles alongside hylane, who also gave an overview of their offering. This was preceded by an outlook on the manufacturer's perspective (clean room discussions) and the refueling infrastructure in the EU context (As part of the AFIR regulation, a hydrogen refueling infrastructure suitable for both cars and trucks must be installed at all urban hubs and every 200 km on the TEN-T core network routes from 2030). The event also included updates on the H2 refueling situation in the region and various regional projects, as well as a progress report from CHI Trucking Services by hylane and ENGINIUS GmbH. Last but not least, the session concluded with an outlook on the cluster's future activities and plans. An exciting exchange with inspiring participants, thank you for the invitation Lena Maier and Christoph Burkard!

Long time no see: Our #FactFriday is back with fact #12! Hydrogen remains a key pillar of the global energy transition. According to the Clean Hydrogen Monitor 2024, Europe is expected to supply between 2.5 and 4.4 million tons of clean hydrogen by 2030. However, this will require strong framework conditions, investment and cross-border infrastructure. 🚀🔋

Another step towards affordable hydrogen mobility: KEYOU and Hypion GmbH cooperate for green hydrogen in Northern Germany   Hypion, a Kiel-based project developer and full-service provider in the field of Power-to-X, and KEYOU are combining their expertise to expand hydrogen mobility in heavy-duty transport. Together, KEYOU and Hypion want to solve the chicken-and-egg problem of hydrogen mobility. We are prioritizing regions that can supply vehicles with green hydrogen - that's why we're planning to deliver 40-ton trucks with zero-emission KEYOU-inside hydrogen engines to customers in the Neumünster region as part of our "H2 Mobility as a Service" offering. By partnering with Hypion, our customers in northern Germany will benefit from Hypion's low-cost green hydrogen as well as toll savings of up to €30,000 per year.   "What we share with KEYOU is the strong conviction that green hydrogen will play a key role in the decarbonization of heavy-duty transportation," said Dr. Stefan Rehm, Managing Director of Hypion. "Only by joining forces can we advance this technology and thus a green future for road transport. We are therefore pleased to support KEYOU in successfully bringing its hydrogen combustion technology to the market. And, of course, we will also benefit from the predictable purchase volumes of KEYOU's customers - a true win-win situation for all parties involved.   For more information, please visit our newsroom to read the full press release: https://lnkd.in/dSnYiue9

Press Highlight: KEYOU on the cover of British Engineering Hydrogen Solutions magazine The British Engineering Hydrogen Solutions magazine, a bi-monthly magazine distributed to a global audience of over 65,000 engineers, managers & directors responsible for the implementation of hydrogen technology and innovation, has included the news of the delivery of our first pioneer vehicles in a cover story in its current issue. A great recognition that we are very happy about and a successful, albeit late, start into the new year! But read for yourself... ⬇️

We are back! Welcome to KEYOU 2025 🎉🚛💧   After a long Christmas (or rather winter) break, we are back with renewed energy and you can prepare for an exciting year in 2025! This year we will not only focus on the delivery of our 18 ton pioneer fleet, but above all on the further development and sales of our innovative 40 ton truck with KEYOU-inside hydrogen engine based on a Daimler Actros chassis, which we will deliver to the first customers in 2026 - exciting promotions and events guaranteed! Not to forget our 10th birthday in the fall... What exactly are we planning? Stay tuned!