Milestone for tomorrow's mobility: TALKE Group invests in hydrogen trucks from KEYOU
Munich, April 29, 2025 - A strong signal for the future of CO2-free heavy haulage: KEYOU has announced GRIMMENER SPEZITRANS, a TALKE Group company, as one of the first customers for its 40-ton truck. The semitrailer, based on the Daimler Actros, was unveiled at last year's IAA Transportation in Hanover, Germany, followed by the official sales launch at the end of 2024. SPEZITRANS will take delivery of two 40-ton trucks - both equipped with hydrogen engines and the well-known KEYOU-inside technology - and integrate them into its fleet starting in 2026. The Grimmen-based chemical and gas logistics company will use the trucks in northern Germany.
Convincing technology and a smooth transition to the new drive system from KEYOU
In the end, KEYOU won SPEZITRANS over with its many diesel-like features and its "H2 Mobility as a Service" model. This means that the company has virtually no compromise in terms of payload, range and refueling times, and can count on a smooth, predictable and risk-free transition to the new technology thanks to KEYOU's all-inclusive mobility solution. In addition, the special requirements for the transportation of hazardous materials play a decisive role: KEYOU's 40-ton truck is approved for ADR dangerous goods type FL(AT) and is therefore also suitable for special transports. "The decision to invest in hydrogen trucks is more than just a technological leap for us - it is a clear commitment to sustainable transportation and future-proof entrepreneurship," explains Daniel Gutmann, Managing Director of SPEZITRANS. "Together with KEYOU, we are sending a strong signal: We don't just want to ride along when things move - we want to lead the way."
Teaming up for sustainable road transportation with pioneering spirit and determination
By opting for hydrogen and the hydrogen engine, SPEZITRANS is not only setting an innovative example, but is also giving the TALKE Group a decisive boost. The experience gained from the project will be applied to other locations and applications in the future - as part of an integrated,forward-looking mobility concept. "We are delighted to have convinced such an innovative and forward-looking company as SPEZITRANS and the TALKE Group of KEYOU and our technology, and to welcome them as one of the first customers for our new 40-ton truck," concludes Pedro Bravo, Chief Sales Officer at KEYOU. "It takes companies with exactly this 'moving forward' mentality and pioneering spirit to drive and actively shape the mobility revolution in heavy-duty transportation."
TALKE Group: Climate targets in focus
The initiative in Grimmen is a further step in the TALKE Group's strategic sustainability agenda. As a leading international logistics partner for the chemical industry, TALKE aims to consistently improve its own carbon footprint. The company is focusing on a wide range of alternative drive concepts - from battery-powered electric vehicles to HVO100 and hydrogen solutions. "With our investments, we are actively shaping change - courageously, with foresight and responsibility. For us, sustainability does not end with good intentions," says Christoph Grunert, Managing Director of the TALKE Group. "We systematically invest in research, pilot projects and partnerships to actively shape the future of transportation. For us, alternative drive systems are not a side issue, but an integral part of our responsibility.
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