E-Trucks Europe

What E-Trucks Europe does

E-Trucks Europe is a Dutch-Belgian private limited company founded in 2010 that designs, manufactures, and retrofits hydrogen-electric hybrid powertrains for heavy commercial vehicles such as garbage trucks, sweepers, and urban distribution trucks. The core E-Truck product replaces the conventional diesel drivetrain with a battery-electric powertrain supported by a hydrogen fuel cell range extender: 15kg of on-board hydrogen storage feeds a 40kW fuel cell that recharges modular battery packs mounted on the left and right sides of the chassis, enabling up to two full working days (and demonstrated ranges of 360 kilometers) without external charging. The technical architecture preserves the conventional chassis and most dealer-serviceable components, while E-Trucks Europe retains responsibility for the specialized hydrogen-electric subsystem. Manufacturing takes place at a Belgian factory in Lommel, with the corporate headquarters in Westerhoven, Netherlands; the company employs between 11 and 50 people.

Revenue is generated through custom diesel-to-hydrogen-electric vehicle conversions sold directly to fleet operators, sales of newly built hydrogen-electric trucks, short-term rental of hydrogen garbage trucks via the H2RenT project (six-truck fleet, pay-as-you-go billing), and specialized maintenance services for the hydrogen-electric drivetrain. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales directed at municipal procurement departments and waste management companies in the Netherlands and Belgium, supplemented by participation in industry events such as Ecomobiel, the Zero Emission trade fair, and WaterstofNet Hydrogen Congresses. Customer segments are primarily municipal governments (Amsterdam, Groningen, Breda) and waste management enterprises (SUEZ, Cure Eindhoven, PreZero, Holthausen), with a secondary footprint in city logistics operators (Baetsen-Groep, Hintzen Logistik, CityDepot Hasselt). The company also participates in major publicly funded consortia including Interreg Waterstofregio 2.0 (a joint 14 million euro Flemish-Dutch program), the EU Horizon 2020 REVIVE project, and the DKTI-Transport-funded H2RenT rental initiative, which collectively subsidize product development, demonstration, and ecosystem buildout.

Name

E-Trucks Europe

Legal name

E-Trucks Europe b.v.

Website

https://e-truckseurope.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

E-Trucks Europe designs and manufactures hydrogen-electric hybrid powertrains for heavy commercial vehicles, serving Dutch and Belgian municipalities and waste management companies with zero-emission garbage trucks, sweepers, and urban distribution vehicles.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electric Commercial Vehicles

NAICS

Heavy Duty Truck Manufacturing (336120), Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing (33632), Motor Vehicle Manufacturing (3361)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Motors & Generators (3621)

akta.pro primary industry

Truck & Commercial Vehicle Electrification Manufacturing (eAxles/Battery Packs/Fuel Cells) (IMACABAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Truck & Commercial Vehicle Powertrain Manufacturing (Diesel/CNG/Hydrogen/Hybrid) (IMACABAJ), EV Retrofit & Electrification Conversions (Fleet/Commercial) (TLAKAMAK), Hybrid Powertrain Integration Manufacturing (ICE-HEV/PHEV modules) (IMACAHAJ), Alternative Fuel, Hybrid & EV Service (High-Voltage) (EDAOAEAL), Commercial Truck Leasing & Rental (Light/Medium/Heavy Duty) (TLABAHAB)

Keywords

• Hydrogen-electric trucks
• Heavy vehicle powertrain conversion
• Zero-emission commercial vehicles
• Hydrogen fuel cell range extender
• Electric garbage trucks

Headquarters

HQ city

Bergeijk

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Vehicle Conversions: E-Trucks Europe converts conventional diesel heavy vehicles (garbage trucks, distribution trucks) to hydrogen-electric powertrains. The conversion includes electric drivetrain, hydrogen storage tanks, fuel cell, and battery integration. Revenue is generated through custom conversion projects with municipalities and fleet operators.
2. Fleet Rental: E-Trucks Europe offers hydrogen vehicles for short-term rental through the H2RenT project. A rental fleet of 6 hydrogen garbage trucks is being developed and built for low-threshold access to zero-emission transport for waste collectors.
3. Maintenance Services: E-Trucks Europe provides maintenance services for the hydrogen-electric components of vehicles. While conventional maintenance can be performed by dealers, specialized hydrogen-electric drivetrain maintenance is handled by E-Trucks Europe.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

E-Trucks Europe manufactures hydrogen-electric hybrid heavy vehicles (garbage trucks and distribution trucks) by replacing conventional diesel drivetrains with a 100% electric powertrain supported by an onboard hydrogen fuel cell range extender. The company also converts existing diesel vehicles to hydrogen-electric drivetrains and offers maintenance services and short-term rentals of hydrogen garbage trucks to municipalities and fleet operators.

Product overview

E-Trucks Europe is a hydrogen-electric powertrain manufacturer for heavy vehicles, producing the E-Truck as its core product. The E-Truck is a hydrogen-electric hybrid vehicle featuring an electric drivetrain supported by a Hydrogen Range Extender system that converts hydrogen to electricity via fuel cell. The company offers conversion services for existing diesel vehicles and has launched a hydrogen rental fleet program. Their vehicles target municipal waste collection and urban logistics, enabling 24/7 zero-emission operation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• E-Truck Hydrogen-electric truck with an electric drivetrain powered by a battery pack and supported by an onboard hydrogen fuel cell range extender, enabling zero-emission, silent operation for heavy commercial applications such as waste collection and urban distribution.
• Hydrogen Range Extender Fuel cell system that converts hydrogen stored on-board (15kg capacity, 40kW fuel cell) into electricity to recharge the vehicle's battery pack, enabling continuous operation for approximately two full working days without external plug-in charging.
• Hydrogen Rental Fleet (H2RenT) Short-term rental program offering hydrogen-powered garbage trucks with temporary hydrogen refueling infrastructure, allowing waste collection companies to experience zero-emission, silent transport without committing to vehicle ownership.

Quantifiable outcome

• 109.37 kg CO2 saved per operational day, equivalent to 4.83 tons per year
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• WaterstofNetcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWaterstofNet is a key strategic partner organizing hydrogen congresses and developing hydrogen infrastructure projects. E-Trucks Europe collaborates with WaterstofNet on hydrogen vehicle demonstrations and is part of their regional hydrogen ecosystem for Flanders and South Netherlands.
• NedstackcoreTechnology or IntegrationNedstack is a fuel cell manufacturer that collaborated with E-Trucks Europe on the hydrogen range extender technology used in the Cure Eindhoven demonstration truck.
• TriphasesupportingTechnology or IntegrationTriphase collaborated with E-Trucks Europe on the hydrogen-electric powertrain system for the Cure Eindhoven project, providing expertise in power electronics integration.
• AccelerasupportingTechnology or IntegrationAccelera is a fuel cell supplier providing components for E-Trucks Europe vehicles, including the trucks delivered to Gemeente Groningen.
• Proton MotorsupportingTechnology or IntegrationProton Motor is a fuel cell supplier for E-Trucks Europe hydrogen-electric trucks delivered to Gemeente Groningen.
• Brabantse Ontwikkelings Maatschappij (BOM)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerBOM (Brabant Development Company) collaborated with E-Trucks Europe and Cure on the initial development of the hydrogen garbage truck project.
• European Union - Horizon 2020 / REVIVE ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe European Union provides funding through the Horizon 2020 program for the REVIVE project, which supports the construction and demonstration of hydrogen garbage trucks for SUEZ and other municipalities.
• Interreg Waterstofregio 2.0coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterregproject Waterstofregio 2.0 represents a 14 Meuro joint investment by Flanders and the Netherlands in hydrogen infrastructure and applications. E-Trucks Europe is a project partner working on vehicle development and demonstration.
• H2RenT ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerH2RenT project developing a fleet of 6 hydrogen garbage trucks for rental purposes. Includes temporary hydrogen refueling station deployment by WaterstofNet and hydrogen training courses for mechanics and drivers. Funded under DKTI-Transport scheme of Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Daimler Truck: Global heavy truck OEM developing the GenH2 hydrogen fuel cell truck. Brings scale, dealer networks, and vertically integrated fuel cell stacks that compete with E-Trucks Europe's niche position in hydrogen refuse trucks.
• Renault Trucks: European truck OEM with hydrogen and battery-electric heavy-duty vehicle programs targeting urban distribution and waste collection. Comparable end customers and overlapping zero-emission product roadmap.
• Volvo Trucks: Major European truck OEM with announced hydrogen fuel cell heavy truck programs. Represents both a potential partner and competitive threat as OEMs enter the hydrogen heavy-duty space.

Direct peers

• Wrightbus: UK manufacturer of hydrogen fuel cell buses (with battery options) for municipal transit operators. Directly comparable in deploying hydrogen heavy vehicles into European public-sector fleets.
• H2X Global: Australia/Europe-focused producer of hydrogen fuel cell commercial vehicles including trucks and buses. Comparable in targeting fleet operators transitioning from diesel with hydrogen-electric powertrains.
• Quantron AG: German company converting diesel trucks and vans to battery-electric and hydrogen drivetrains for fleets, with a similar B2B sales motion targeting municipal and commercial operators. Direct overlap with E-Trucks Europe's conversion-based hydrogen heavy-vehicle offering.
• Hyzon Motors: US-based manufacturer of hydrogen fuel cell heavy-duty trucks, including refuse and distribution applications. Competes head-to-head in the zero-emission heavy truck market with similar fuel cell range extender architecture.
• SAFRA: French manufacturer of hydrogen-powered buses and commercial vehicles, with proprietary fuel cell integration. Comparable European player building hydrogen heavy vehicles for municipal and public-sector fleets.

Others

• Ballard Power Systems: Leading fuel cell stack supplier whose technology is integrated into trucks globally (and could power E-Trucks Europe vehicles). Enabling/ecosystem peer rather than a vehicle competitor.

Regional players

• VDL Bus & Coach: Dutch bus and coach manufacturer with battery-electric and hydrogen city bus offerings. Same Benelux regional focus and municipal customer overlap as E-Trucks Europe.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/etruckseurope
• Facebookfacebook.com/E-trucks-Europecom-603267173470479/?modal=admin_todo_tour
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/e-trucks-europe-b-v

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about E-Trucks Europe