Mitsubishi Debuts New H2IC and H2FC Hydrogen-Powered Truck Prototypes At The Japan Mobility Show 2025

SAUDI ARABIA: The Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation took to the Japan Mobility Show 2025 to showcase two phenomenal prototypes. The H2IC and the H2FC prototypes are hydrogen-powered trucks, built on the heavy-duty Super Great platform of Mitsubishi. It is the most powerful and largest truck platform of Mitsubishi, which has now been optimised to host hydrogen fuel engines and varying powertrain systems. 

The H2FC model is developed to convert hydrogen into electric power using fuel cells with the use of a series of chemical reactions. The electric power is fed to an electric motor, which powers the truck. The H2IC model, on the contrary, uses a heavy-duty ICE engine that uses hydrogen as a fuel directly. The hydrogen is stored directly in the truck inside a built-in tank. For the prototype at least, the company has announced that the H2IC achieves power using a converted diesel engine.

Both these prototypes have impressive fuel efficiency, with the H2IC having a range of around 700 km per tank, and the H2FC is expected to have a range of up to 1,200 km. Another important highlight of the H2FC prototype is that it is compatible with Fuso’s subcooled liquid hydrogen technology. This allows the truck to refuel completely in just 15 minutes, reducing downtime and operational delays.

While these trucks are impressive and their development shows how Mitsubishi is committed to a greener future of logistics solutions, the brand has also noted that these models are not going to go into production any time soon. The primary reason for that is the lack of infrastructure for hydrogen gas availability for vehicular use globally. While the Japanese market has developed domestic gas-focused companies like the Iwatani Corporation, there’s a lack of similar counterparts globally.

FAQs

Q1) What powers the Mitsubishi Fuso H2IC and the H2FC truck prototypes?

A) The Mitsubishi Fuso H2IC and the H2FC truck prototypes are powered by hydrogen. Specifically, the H2FC model can be powered using Fuso’s sub-cooled liquid hydrogen technology, which is highly efficient for refuelling and reduces downtime.

Q2) When will the Mitsubishi Fuso H2IC and H2FC trucks go into production?

A) The H2IC and the H2FC prototypes are not scheduled to go into production anytime soon. This is mainly due to a lack of hydrogen infrastructure globally.

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