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Sichuan Introduces Preferential Expressway Toll Policies for Hydrogen Heavy-Duty Trucks ...
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Fusion42 · 27 July 2026 · Fusion42 review
Sichuan Province will offer 20% expressway toll discounts for hydrogen-powered heavy-duty trucks from January–December 2026, reducing operating costs and accelerating adoption of hydrogen transport vehicles in China.
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If you supply fuel cells, tanks, or powertrain components for trucks, Sichuan's 20% toll cut just made your customer's total cost of ownership 8–12% cheaper in one province—and this model will spread to other regions if adoption accelerates. Fleet operators in China now have hard numbers to justify hydrogen conversion, which means your production timeline moves forward.
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