Advancing Hydrogen-Driven Efficiency
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Cleaner power. Real savings.
Zero disruptionTripod Crest is testing a bold new approach to fuel efficiency and emissions reduction, on-demand hydrogen generation, built directly into heavy-duty fleet vehicles. There’s no need for storage, specialist fuelling stations, or route changes. Just tap water, smart tech, and measurable results.
By integrating HHO technology into existing assets, the team is proving that smarter fuel doesn’t have to wait for future infrastructure. It’s already here and it works.
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The Starting Point
Innovation Worth ExploringThe idea first sparked at the Commercial Vehicle Show in April 2025. A stand promoting up to 20% fuel savings using hydrogen generated from water on board caught the team’s attention.
Within weeks, Tripod Crest initiated a trial.
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Why It Works
This isn’t a future concept, it’s a working solution, already delivering results. Tripod Crest is demonstrating how cleaner energy and operational performance can go hand in hand, without adding risk or complexity.
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The Trial: Real Roads, Real Loads
In 19th June 2025, the system was fitted to an operational STGO HGV and trialled under typical route, traffic, and load conditions. During “Green Week” on the A47, the vehicle completed a 200km round trip, half without the system, half with it live.
The results were immediate:
- From 5.2 mpg to between 7.2–8.2 mpg
- A 19.07% fuel saving from the first real-world test
- Quieter engine, smoother climbs, and less labouring on gradients
Readings were manual, not algorithm-generated, providing full transparency and credibility.
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Built for the Real World
This isn’t hydrogen as you know it. The system:
- Generates hydrogen on-demand using electrolysis
- Uses standard tap water as input
- Draws a minimal charge from the engine
- Requires no hydrogen tanks, no fuelling stations, and no external infrastructure
It’s a self-contained system that fits directly into Tripod Crest’s existing vehicles with no operational disruption.
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The Bigger Picture: Scaling Up, Cutting Carbon
So far, trials suggest fuel savings of 30%, with projections of up to 40% once full-capacity units are implemented. That’s before factoring in reductions in nitrogen oxide (NOx) and sulphur oxide (SOx) emissions, key contributors to air pollution.
And with over a £1 million annual fuel spend, the opportunity across the wider fleet and plant is substantial.
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What’s Next: Road Planers & Dual Systems
Phase two will focus on:
- High-consumption assets like road planers, which represent a significant share of fuel use.
- Dual units, with one installed on the truck and one on the trailer, making Tripod Crest an early adopter in this space.