IAA Transportation: MAN wins Truck Innovation Award 2025 with its hydrogen combustion hTGX
MAN Truck & Bus has won the Truck Innovation Award 2025 with their hydrogen-powered MAN hTGX, marking their third win of an International Truck of the Year category.
This vehicle complements their electric fleet by offering a new zero-emission solution specifically designed for heavy-duty applications like construction and timber transport.
Hydrogen combustion engine
The hTGX features the MAN 16.8-litre H4576 six-cylinder hydrogen engine, based on MAN’s D38 engine, delivering diesel-like performance.
This robust engine offers a range of around 600 kilometres, thanks to a 56-kilogram hydrogen tank pressurised to 700 bar.
Designed with a simplified exhaust gas after-treatment system, it reduces emissions while providing the powerful performance that drivers expect.
Road tests in Saalfelden, Austria, have confirmed its capabilities, earning praise from International Truck of The Year journalists for its smooth handling and efficient performance.
Versatility and range
The hTGX offers 6×2 and 6×4 axle configurations, perfect for high payloads and long-distance travel.
With its range of up to 600 kilometres, it’s tailored for areas lacking adequate charging infrastructure and serves markets where hydrogen is readily available.
This makes it a compelling option for sectors like heavy goods, construction, and timber transport.
Proven excellence
MAN Truck & Bus has demonstrated its commitment to innovation in the commercial vehicle sector. This award marks their third win, with previous accolades for autonomous driving research and the AFAS automated construction site vehicle.
By introducing the hTGX, MAN showcases its ability to blend proven engineering with pioneering technology.
The hydrogen combustion engine, based on MAN’s trusted D38 diesel unit, will be produced at their Nuremberg plant.
Production of the hTGX
The small series production of the MAN hTGX will begin with around 200 units, set for delivery in 2025 across select European countries, including Germany, the Netherlands, and Norway.
