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At a gravel plant in Munich, Liebherr's hydrogen-powered L 566 H wheel loader, along with MAN's hTGX truck and a development vehicle from Daimler Truck, successfully completed earthmoving tasks, demonstrating low-emission construction site operations. This initiative, supported by the Hydrogen Engine Alliance, highlights the need for a comprehensive hydrogen infrastructure in Europe.

The hydrogen engines provide comparable performance to diesel while offering CO2-free operation and reduced nitrogen oxide emissions. The L 566 H is set to be presented at Bauma 2025, with hydrogen already entering series production vehicles like the MAN hTGX. For hydrogen to be fully utilized in construction, Europe requires an extensive transport network and fair pricing.