Next stop Kaunas: Hydrogen-powered truck continues its airport journey

After being tested at Helsinki airport and Riga airport, the Hyzon heavy-duty truck has arrived in Kaunas as part of the BSR HyAirport project.

The Hyzon truck was tested over several days. Specialists operating the vehicle confirmed it could be used on the apron, runway and taxiways to remove snow and dust, as well as perform other surface maintenance tasks. Kaunas Airport was selected due to its lower aircraft traffic and suitable space for such trials. According to specialists, the truck operated smoothly and left a positive impression. This marked the first-ever hydrogen powered transport test at Lithuanian Airports.

“Ground transport is just as important to airport operations as aircraft. We are active contributors to sustainability-driven change and have embedded green transition goals into our long-term strategy. Green hydrogen is considered a fuel of the future – a clean energy source closely linked to many key renewable energy projects. Testing hydrogen-powered transport, along with the entire Interreg Baltic Sea Region BSR HyAirport project, provides us with valuable experience,” said M. Alekna, Head of Sustainable Aviation Projects at Lithuanian Airports.

In addition, a hydrogen-powered Toyota Mirai passenger car was also tested on site. The vehicle, hydrogen supply and mobile refuelling station were provided by the project partner, the Latvian Hydrogen Association, which ensured that only fully green hydrogen used.

With Kaunas as its latest stop, the BSR HyAirport pilot continues to turn hydrogen mobility into a practical solution for airports today.

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