KEYOU teams up with Hypion as Green Hydrogen Filling Station Partner in Northern Germany

Hypion, a Kiel-based project developer and full-service provider in the field of Power-to-X, and KEYOU, a pioneer in the field of hydrogen engines and “H2 Mobility as a Service” provider, are combining their expertise to expand hydrogen mobility in heavy-duty transport.

As a project developer, Hypion is making a significant contribution to bringing green hydrogen projects to market. The green hydrogen specialist not only develops and plans projects, but also invests in and operates the infrastructure. In Neumünster, Schleswig-Holstein, the company has built the first filling station with a capacity of up to two tons of green hydrogen per day in 2023, specially optimized for heavy commercial vehicles. The station is part of a hydrogen hub, the first major distribution infrastructure to comply with the EU’s Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR).

Together, KEYOU and Hypion want to solve the chicken-and-egg problem of hydrogen mobility. KEYOU prioritizes the delivery of its vehicles to regions that are able to supply the vehicles with green hydrogen. As part of its “H2 Mobility as a Service” offer, the hydrogen engine technology leader plans to deliver 40-ton trucks with zero-emission KEYOU-inside hydrogen engines to customers in the Neumünster region. This all-inclusive package includes not only the zero-emission vehicle, but also a comprehensive service and maintenance package, a 24/7 breakdown service, comprehensive and liability insurance, and the fuel itself. The aim is to enable transport companies to decarbonize their fleets as easily, predictably and with as little risk as possible.

To ensure the availability and affordability of green hydrogen for the operation of KEYOU’s H2 vehicles, the Munich-based clean mobility company and the hydrogen expert from Schleswig-Holstein have agreed to offer the fuel to KEYOU customers at attractive conditions. Thanks to the cooperation between the two companies, customers will benefit from Hypion’s low-cost green hydrogen and toll savings of up to €30,000 per year. At the same time, it ensures that the Neumünster filling station is sufficiently utilized, so that all participants in the value chain contribute to the establishment of a predictable and reliable hydrogen ecosystem.

Sales of the KEYOU 40-ton truck have just begun, and the launch of the semitrailer tractor is planned for 2026. Currently, KEYOU is already in the starting blocks with its pioneering fleet. The KEYOU 18t trucks with hydrogen engines – based on a Daimler Actros chassis – will be used in selected regions in Germany.