The H49 stands out with its modern design and groundbreaking advancements in energy efficiency, range, and durability. Remarkably, it maintains a light curb weight of just 8 tons, yet can handle a substantial payload of 49 tons. Hybot highlights that the H49's hydrogen consumption is impressively efficient, requiring only 8 kilograms of hydrogen per 100 kilometers of fully loaded transport.
Hybot's CEO, Sun Ying, has indicated that the company's forthcoming models will further optimize hydrogen usage, reducing it to below 7.5 kg per 100 km. Additionally, Hybot has developed an advanced vehicle architecture that supports over-the-air updates, remote diagnostics, and autonomous driving capabilities.
Sun announced that Hybot plans to initiate limited deliveries of the H49 in the latter half of 2024, with a ramp-up to mass production and broader distribution slated for 2025.
This year, several major Chinese automotive companies, including First Auto Group and FTXT, have launched their Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs) aimed at long-distance logistics. Unlike these models, which utilize liquid hydrogen, Hybot's H49 relies on gaseous hydrogen. This choice is particularly practical in China's current context, where liquid hydrogen refueling infrastructure is not yet widely established.