Fuso unveils H2IC, H2FC heavy duty truck concepts at JMS 2025

The eCanter paved the way for Fuso to enter electrified mobility. Now, the commercial vehicle specialist has introduced its next step towards zero emissions hauling.

Fuso has unveiled two heavy-duty truck concepts at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show. Both are based on the Super Great platform and make use of hydrogen for propulsion, but the utilization is done differently.

The H2IC concept runs an internal combustion engine that burns compressed hydrogen gas. Since the existing engine structure and production line can be diverted, production costs for this concept are expected to be reduced.

In addition, because compressed hydrogen gas is used, the existing hydrogen station infrastructures that have already been established in other markets can be utilized.

On the other hand, the H2FC concept makes use of liquid hydrogen. It is vaporized to generate a chemical reaction with oxygen to generate electricity and drive the truck’s motor.

While it makes for a more complicated way to produce, utilizing liquefied hydrogen means there’s a higher energy density than running compressed hydrogen gas. This means the packaging of the platform is less compromised, and cargo space almost equals that of the usual diesel trucks.

Furthermore, the higher density means the H2FC can be more fuel efficient and could offer greater range than the H2IC.

We understand that these concepts will still take a while before entering the production phase. Further development of the hydrogen fuel cell is one, but also external factors, such as infrastructure establishment, have to be considered as well.

Nevertheless, these concepts show that Fuso is serious about taking multiple avenues in rolling out heavy-duty haulers with zero emissions.