Publish Time: 2026-04-27 Origin: Site
Kaunas Airport in Lithuania has successfully tested a hydrogen-powered Hyzon truck, which operated on the apron without emitting any CO₂. The trial is part of an EU-funded project promoting sustainable fuels in airport equipment. Kaunas was chosen due to lower traffic and suitable space, with similar tests also taking place at airports in Helsinki, Riga, and Tallinn, according to Modestas Alekna, Head of Sustainable Aviation Projects at Lithuanian Airports.
During the multi-day test, the 10-tonne truck covered about 100 kilometres while performing snow removal, dust cleaning, and surface maintenance tasks on the apron, runway, and taxiways. The vehicle operated smoothly without disrupting airport activities. In addition, a Toyota Mirai hydrogen-powered passenger car was also successfully tested at Kaunas Airport; only four such vehicles are currently registered in Lithuania.
The green hydrogen used in the tests was provided by the Latvian Hydrogen Association, produced via electrolysis powered by solar and wind energy, resulting in zero CO₂ emissions. Alekna noted that green hydrogen is a versatile and clean energy carrier. Lithuanian Airports aim to become CO₂-neutral by 2030, aligning with the EU’s strategy for climate neutrality by 2050, and the trials have provided valuable experience for the green transition of airport ground operations.