On June 11, 2026, at the Villeneuve-sous-Dammartin site (Seine-et-Marne), Laurent Mogno, president of ECT, and Ovarith Troeung, CEO of Hyliko, officially unveiled Europe’s first hydrogen-powered truck designed for transporting construction materials.
The event, presided over by Pierre Ory, Prefect of Seine-et-Marne, was also attended by Olivier Blond, Île-de-France Regional Councilor for Health, Alain Aubry, mayor of Mesnil-Amelot (77), vice president of the Roissy Pays de France urban community, and president of Roissy Dev; Laurent Gautier, deputy mayor of Villeneuve-sous-Dammartin (77); Stéphanie Auzias, mayor of Annet-sur-Marne (77), representatives of the national government and local authorities, as well as stakeholders in the hydrogen sector—Toyota and Lhyfe—and representatives of ADEME, the project’s funding agency
An Environmental Challenge for the Construction Industry: Decarbonizing Heavy Construction Site Transportation
The construction industry is among the largest emitters of greenhouse gases, and the transport of materials is one of the key areas for action. As Laurent Mogno pointed out, the first step toward decarbonization is to limit distances and operate within a local loop. Inland waterway transport often involves short-haul trips that generate high emissions, and rail transport remains too complex to implement on construction sites. Therefore, the focus must be on trucks.
In light of this challenge, hydrogen is emerging as a high-potential solution to replace diesel in the most intensive applications. The Île-de-France Region has set a target of reducing its greenhouse gas emissions by 26%, with a clear ambition to develop hydrogen vehicles for commercial transportation, including heavy-duty transport. As Olivier Blond points out: “It is a source of real pride to see the first hydrogen truck dedicated to public works in France and Europe emerge in Île-de-France. This pilot project concretely illustrates our region’s role in accelerating carbon-free mobility solutions.”
“It is a source of great pride to see the first hydrogen-powered truck dedicated to public works in France and Europe make its debut in Île-de-France. This pilot project is a concrete example of our region’s role in accelerating the adoption of carbon-free mobility solutions.”
Olivier Blond, Île-de-France Regional Councilor in charge of health
A project rooted in the local community and led by committed public stakeholders
This project embodies a vision shared by public officials, industry leaders, and operators, supported by the Île-de-France Region and ADEME. Pierre Ory, Prefect of Seine-et-Marne, highlighted its significance: “By addressing the sector’s concrete needs while creating value for the region, this pilot project opens up promising prospects for the future. ” Alain Aubry, for his part, emphasized the need for modern and sustainable transportation solutions to handle the traffic associated with the major Grand Paris construction projects: “This European first demonstrates that it is possible to reconcile environmental ambition with economic development. We are honored to have contributed to this breakthrough, which paves the way for more sustainable construction projects.”
The involvement of public and private stakeholders in this initiative demonstrates the strength of our region when it comes to tackling shared challenges.
Pierre Ory, Prefect of Seine-et-Marne
A solution proven in real-world construction conditions
This Hyliko fuel-cell truck, operated by the Mauffrey Group, is not a prototype: it has been in use for several months under real-world conditions on Grand Paris construction sites, transporting excavated soil from Lot 3 of Line 17 (contractor: Razel-Bec, Fayat Group). Unstable ground, dusty environments, heavy loads, intensive usage cycles… the vehicle operates amid the most demanding conditions of public works. Feedback from Razel-Bec has been very positive, and Toyota Motor Europe emphasizes the importance of this real-world data for accelerating the improvement and industrialization of the sector. These trials confirm that hydrogen technology is now mature enough for heavy-duty construction transport.
Toward Large-Scale Deployment
To turn this pilot project into a replicable model, two conditions are essential: the development of hydrogen refueling infrastructure—as demonstrated by Lhyfe when it presented its facilities—and driver training. The Mauffrey Group and the public works companies involved in the project emphasize these essential prerequisites. Building on this European first, ECT and Hyliko aim to pave the way for a new generation of vehicles and infrastructure, supporting truly low-carbon construction site logistics.carbon. construction site logistics.
“This European first demonstrates that it is possible to reconcile environmental goals with economic development. We are honored to have contributed to this breakthrough, which paves the way for more sustainable construction projects.”
Alain Aubry, mayor of Mesnil-Amelot (77), vice president of the Roissy Pays de France urban community, and president of Roissy Dev
