Temecula, CA – April 28, 2025 – In an exciting development unveiled at ACT Expo 2025 in Anaheim, Savage Companies and Symbio North America have joined forces to push hydrogen trucking forward. Their goal? To introduce the lightest, most compact, and cost-effective hydrogen fuel cell driveline for drayage operations.
Why This Matters for Texas Fleets
- Drayage Emissions Hit Hard in TX Ports
Texas ports—like those in Houston, Galveston, and Corpus Christi—are carbon hotspots. Hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) offer heavy-duty-grade performance with zero tailpipe emissions. - Diesel-Level Performance, Without the Emissions
Symbio’s modular system combines four StackPack™ 75 kW units for a total of 300 kW—perfect fit into Mack chassis without compromising payload or performance. - Seamless Hydrogen Refueling
With FORVIA’s 70 MPa XL-Tanks storing 34 kg of hydrogen, a full tank supports a full shift—and can be refueled in under 15 minutes.
Collaboration Breakdown
- Fleet Prototype Development
Building a 4×2 FCEV prototype on a Mack Anthem chassis for roll-out across Savage’s ~80-truck California fleet - Plug-and-Go Integration
Symbio engineers a turnkey hydrogen powertrain designed for easy installation into existing truck platforms - Lowering Total Cost of Ownership
Optimized modular powertrain means reduced maintenance and competitive TCO—an important factor for Texas fleets focused on both sustainability and ROI - Real-World Feedback Loop
Savage will share in-field data with Symbio to fine-tune performance in heavy-duty, real-world scenarios
Voices of the Partnership
Tyler Flynn, Senior Director of Projects at Savage:
“We’re excited about the impact this new technology will have on the industry … partnering with Symbio allows us to make our fleet more sustainable while ensuring it remains efficient.”
Rick Breunesse, Business Development Director at Symbio NA:
“This collaboration demonstrates a shared commitment to zero‑emission transportation and will serve as a model for fleets transitioning to hydrogen.”
Why It Matters to Texas Hydrogen Infrastructure
- Boost Demand for H₂ Refueling Stations
Successful deployment in California could scale to Texas, where ports and heavy transport corridors will need robust hydrogen infrastructure. - Spurs Domestic Vehicle Innovation
Texas manufacturers and OEMs could partner with Symbio or Savage to adapt this solution for local markets. - Shapes Policy & Incentives
Demonstrating zero-emission performance can strengthen advocacy for hydrogen incentives, tax credits, and low-carbon fuel standards in Texas.
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