Talke and Symbio Partner for Hydrogen-Electric Drayage Trucks
Talke USA has announced a collaboration with Symbio North America to retrofit Class 8 Freightliner Cascadia tractors into hydrogen-electric drayage trucks.
The move is part of TALKE's ESG initiative, Crafting Responsible Logistics, aimed at reducing emissions in the chemical logistics sector.
- Retrofitting two Class 8 Freightliner Cascadia tractors with Symbio's fuel cell and hydrogen-electric powertrain systems.
- Enabling zero-emission drayage vehicles for short-haul operations.
- Expected to become fully operational in 2026.
Alexander Boehm, TALKE USA's COO, stated that the investment supports their long-term vision of sustainability in logistics, while also reinforcing the need for partnerships to bridge technology gaps.
This partnership is a strategic step in building a hydrogen ecosystem for heavy transport, according to TALKE executives.
Author's summary: Talke and Symbio partner for eco-friendly trucks.