DFAC Motor Debuts at IAA Transportation in Hannover, Germany, Sharing Its Hydrogen Development Answer Sheet with the World

September 14, 2026, Hannover, Germany, the focus of the global commercial vehicle industry converged—the 72nd IAA Transportation 2026, the Hannover International Commercial Vehicle and Accessories Exhibition (IAA Transportation 2026), officially opened.

At this exhibition, DFAC Motor, under the theme "Ride DFAC · Drive HYDROGEN (With DFAC, Drive HYDROGEN)", brings three hydrogen-powered complete vehicles, along with the globally premiered 400kW fuel cell product and key technologies, and appears as a "global zero-carbon value partner", showcasing to the world a Chinese auto brand's nearly 30 years of deep cultivation achievements and commercialization solutions in the hydrogen energy field.

Wind rises in the East, hydrogen starts the future: sharing DFAC's answer with the world.

In 2026, the global commercial vehicle industry is accelerating its zero-carbon transition. As an important answer for zero-carbon logistics, hydrogen energy's scaled and commercial deployment solutions have become the strategic focus of global commercial vehicle manufacturers. Before this, DFAC Motor had made forward-looking arrangements in hydrogen fuel cell R&D, application and complete vehicle manufacturing, dedicating itself to nearly 30 years of continuous deep cultivation. To date, it has built a full-stack self-developed system from materials to complete vehicles, covering full-scenario application needs from 20kW to 400kW, and has completed hydrogen commercialization validation in 40+ Chinese cities, with cumulative operated vehicles exceeding 10,000 units. DFAC Motor is bringing scaled operation experience from the commercial vehicle market to Hannover, looking forward to sharing DFAC's answer with global partners and jointly opening a new zero-carbon future.

Tang Jing, Deputy General Manager of DFAC Motor Commercial Vehicle Business Unit, said in his speech: "Hydrogen energy is one of the important paths for commercial vehicles to move toward full-scenario, full-lifecycle zero-carbon emissions, and it is also a clean energy solution with broad potential for future transportation! Anchored in global carbon neutrality goals, DFAC insists on technological innovation and product implementation, striving to promote the green transformation of the transportation industry. Relying on the core technology of the 400kW automotive fuel cell that has already achieved global application, we officially launch customized hydrogen energy and hydrogen-electric integrated solutions, precisely adapting to freight scenarios in different global markets. DFAC is willing, with an open posture and a cooperative heart, to join hands with global research institutions, supply chain, dealers and other ecosystem partners to jointly shape technological advantages, jointly build industry standards, jointly expand the global market, and jointly build a more open, collaborative and prosperous global hydrogen commercial vehicle ecosystem."

T1 Commercial Vehicle NEW ENERGY Platform: DFAC Motor's fully self-developed hydrogen-electric integrated smart platform.

The key point of the launch event is the T1 Commercial Vehicle NEW ENERGY Platform, the industry's first all-new platform based on scenario-oriented forward development and integrated software-hardware design.

According to Zhao Feng, T1-H PM of DFAC Motor Commercial Vehicle Business Unit, the T1 platform covers six core modules: fuel cell module, hydrogen storage module, power battery module, electric drive system module, central domain control system, and integrated thermal management module. The 400kW hydrogen fuel cell stack, through catalyst innovation and membrane electrode optimization, achieves efficiency exceeding 58% under common operating conditions; the hydrogen storage module can achieve an ultra-long range of 1,700 kilometers on one hydrogen refueling; the integrated thermal management module can achieve precise temperature control with more than 30 intelligent modes and reduce energy consumption. The six modules work in synergy, condensing into four core user values: "low hydrogen consumption, lightweight, long life, and high safety." Based on high-power fuel cell full-condition intelligent collaborative control technology—predictive cruise control (PCC) and V2X integrated perception—it achieves a generational leap in the powertrain from passive response to active prediction, significantly optimizing equivalent hydrogen consumption of long-haul heavy trucks and fuel cell system durability. Vehicle curb weight is as low as 8.8 tons, hydrogen consumption per 100 kilometers is less than 7 kg, and hydrogen stack durability exceeds 33,000 hours (equivalent life), fully meeting commercial operation needs.

Benny Oeyen, CEO for Europe and Americas of the International Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association, who has worked in the automotive and energy industries for more than 20 years, witnessed DFAC's hydrogen R&D journey firsthand. He said: "This path of DFAC is highly aligned with the global vision of moving toward a zero-carbon future. Relying on real project implementation, DFAC has overcome a series of hardcore engineering challenges such as long-life degradation control of high-power stacks and vehicle energy consumption optimization. The DFAC T1 Commercial Vehicle NEW ENERGY Platform directly addresses pain points of the logistics industry, achieving actual range of up to 1,700 kilometers. Its self-developed 400kW hydrogen fuel cell stack has successfully passed a 10,000-hour durability test, with performance among the global first tier. In the future, I hope to work closely with the DFAC team to promote the implementation and application of hydrogen technology solutions in more scenarios and regions worldwide, and jointly help decarbonize the global transportation sector."

Three models unveiled: full-scenario hydrogen commercial vehicle matrix.

At the launch event, three hydrogen-powered complete vehicles based on the T1 Commercial Vehicle NEW ENERGY Platform were simultaneously unveiled.

DONGFENG-1, the endurance runner for long-haul trunk logistics. Compared with traditional energy vehicles, it has significant TCO advantages, large hydrogen capacity and high-power configuration, specially developed for long-haul trunk logistics scenarios. This vehicle also features DFAC's all-new SUPER cab, which is larger, more comfortable, and full of technology.

DONGFENG-2, a friendly partner on resource transportation routes. The vehicle is precisely designed for users based on route refueling conditions and charging peak-valley conditions, allowing hydrogen or electricity to maximize operational value.

DONGFENG-3, an efficient guardian for urban cold-chain distribution. From fresh food ingredients to pharmaceutical cold chain, from urban distribution to intercity trunk lines, it offers stable range, precise refrigeration, and low cargo damage, safeguarding the freshness and safety of every journey with hydrogen power.

In addition, the site also displayed three hydrogen fuel cell systems using 120kW, 150kW, and 400kW hydrogen fuel cell stacks, as well as a hydrogen internal combustion engine hybrid system, comprehensively demonstrating DFAC Motor's full-stack technology layout in the hydrogen field.

The system adapted to the 400kW hydrogen fuel cell stack is aimed at long-haul trunk lines, heavy-load transportation, severe cold and plateau scenarios, with maximum efficiency of 65%, mass power density of 1350W/kg, dynamic response of 60kW/s, equivalent life of 33,000 hours, and support for cold start at minus 40 degrees Celsius, adapting to long-haul trunk customers' core needs for reliability and durability.

The system adapted to the 150kW hydrogen fuel cell stack is suitable for medium and large buses, medium and heavy trucks, dump trucks, tractors and other models, balancing purchase cost and operational economy, with high integration, high reliability, long life, and strong environmental adaptability.

The system adapted to the 120kW hydrogen fuel cell stack is suitable for light buses, light commercial vehicles, passenger vehicles and other models. Typical scenarios include 4.5-ton cold-chain logistics vehicles and 8-ton light trucks, meeting intercity distribution needs, with features of high integration, high reliability, strong environmental adaptability, and low noise.

The hydrogen internal combustion engine hybrid system is developed based on DFAC's unified multi-energy heavy-duty engine platform. The engine displacement is 16.2L, achieving maximum power of 412kW and maximum torque of 2500N·m. According to operating condition requirements, the system has 14 working modes including pure electric, hybrid drive, range extension, braking, and power retention, greatly improving the comprehensive efficiency of the hydrogen powertrain in actual application scenarios.

In the world, for the world: DFAC Motor invites the world to jointly paint a blue sky.

"Ride DFAC · Drive HYDROGEN" means DFAC Motor uses hydrogen as a medium, rides the wind of technology, and shares one blue sky with global partners. In Chinese culture, "DFAC" symbolizes a scene where all things flourish and are full of vitality, and is synonymous with hope and beauty.

Wind rises in the East and blows toward the world. From technological breakthroughs to industrial chain layout, from regional collaboration to standard export, DFAC Motor has built a complete, smooth, stable and resilient hydrogen industry ecosystem. This time, DFAC Motor brings not only leading technologies and products, but also a replicable hydrogen commercialization solution and operating standards already validated in the commercial vehicle market, providing a practical and referenceable DFAC answer for global zero-carbon logistics.