{"id":161148,"date":"2025-08-07T08:28:06","date_gmt":"2025-08-07T08:28:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/walmart-has-already-approved-the-first-green-hydrogen-truck-in-latin-america-its-main-challenge-is-the-loading-infrastructure\/"},"modified":"2025-08-07T08:28:08","modified_gmt":"2025-08-07T08:28:08","slug":"walmart-has-already-approved-the-first-green-hydrogen-truck-in-latin-america-its-main-challenge-is-the-loading-infrastructure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/walmart-has-already-approved-the-first-green-hydrogen-truck-in-latin-america-its-main-challenge-is-the-loading-infrastructure\/","title":{"rendered":"Walmart has already approved the first green hydrogen truck in Latin America. Its main challenge is the loading infrastructure."},"content":{"rendered":"\n

What if the \u00a0future of heavy logistics\u00a0 in Latin America had already begun, catalyzed by a single truck? In a region where the transport of goods largely relies on diesel engines, Walmart has achieved homologation<\/a> of the first tonnage moved by green hydrogen<\/strong>. This milestone occurs in \u00a0Chile\u00a0, where a vehicle can reportedly exceed \u00a0700 km of operation without emitting CO2\u00a0. While still in the testing phase, it marks the initiation of a transformative journey.<\/p>\n

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Chile has been chosen not only to test this innovative truck but has also become a hub for \u00a0public-private collaboration\u00a0 aimed at pioneering heavy transport devoid of emissions. Walmart’s participation in the *Hidrohaul* program, promoted by the Corporation for Production Promotion (Corfo), involves an initial investment of \u00a0$6.15 million\u00a0 with a clear objective: to assess the scalability of this cutting-edge technology.<\/p>\n

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An Experiment That Can Mark a Before and After<\/h2>\n

This initiative aligns seamlessly with Walmart\u2019s global mission to decarbonize all its logistics operations by 2040<\/a>. For Chile, this serves as a \u00a0pilot program\u00a0 that could lay the groundwork for a \u00a0National Transportation Network\u00a0 powered by green hydrogen.<\/p>\n

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Manufactured by the Chinese company Feichi Technology<\/a>, the truck is equipped with a \u00a0hydrogen fuel battery\u00a0 that generates the electricity necessary for its engine. Its capacity allows it to transport up to \u00a049 tons\u00a0, with the ability to travel up to \u00a0750 km\u00a0 on a full load using \u00a075 kg of hydrogen\u00a0.<\/p>\n

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Interestingly, this truck qualifies as an electric vehicle; however, its energy generation is distinct. Instead of charging a battery through the electrical grid, it utilizes a \u00a0hydrogen fuel battery\u00a0. This system combines hydrogen with oxygen to produce electricity, water, and heat<\/a>. The generated electricity then drives the truck\u2019s electric motor.<\/p>\n

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With no combustion involved, the truck emits only water vapor, thus ushering in a different means to achieve zero-emission heavy transport.<\/p>\n
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The initiative commences in Quilicura<\/a>, located in the metropolitan area of Santiago. In 2023, Walmart Chile launched the \u00a0first green hydrogen industrial plant\u00a0 in collaboration with Engie. This facility houses a \u00a00.6 MW electrolyzer\u00a0, powered by renewable solar and wind energy, which separates water molecules to generate hydrogen.<\/p>\n
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The plant not only fuels the new truck but also supports a fleet of hydrogen-powered wheelbarrows already in operation at the logistics center.<\/p>\n
The Refueling: The Great Challenge for Expansion<\/h2>\n
The truck’s range permits operations within \u00a0Chile\u2019s central region\u00a0, yet it falls short for longer journeys. There remains an absence of a public refueling network for hydrogen-powered trucks.<\/p>\n
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Facing this challenge is not solely technical; it demands logistical and economic considerations: how many trucks are necessary to justify the installation of a hydrogen refueling station? Where should these stations be located to effectively cover critical transport routes without wasting resources? Similar scenarios in California foresee multiple high-volume stations catering to thousands of trucks by the early next decade. \u00a0Chile\u00a0 must develop its own strategy to address these questions.<\/p>\n
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At the core of critical discussions is whether investing in hydrogen technology is worthwhile. It boasts notable advantages for long-haul trucks: extended range, quick refueling, zero emissions, and a lower weight impact compared to purely electric alternatives. However, it remains an expensive technology and encounters significant breathing space due to limited refueling infrastructure and reduced energy efficiency compared to other methods. It\u2019s not a panacea, but rather a useful tool that can fulfill a specific role\u2014exactly what Chile is striving to determine: does hydrogen have a place in its responsive logistics framework?<\/p>\n
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Images | Walmart Chile<\/a><\/p>\n
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