MB Energy and IVECO to develop multi-energy hub for commercial vehicles in Ulm

Hamburg / Turin | 11 November 2026

Publicly accessible site bringing together hydrogen, HVO100, conventional fuels and fast-charging facilities for heavy-duty vehicles.

The project combines the complementary ambition of the MB Energy Group and IVECO to support the development of multi-energy infrastructure for commercial road transport. Located adjacent to the IVECO plant in Ulm and strategically positioned near the A7 and A8 motorways, the publicly accessible hub is designed to bring together hydrogen refuelling, DC fast charging, HVO100 and conventional fuels at a single location.

The MB Energy Group is leading the planning, implementation and future operation of the hub, leveraging its expertise in fuel and hydrogen solutions. IVECO contributes as strategic vehicle and technology partner, providing the location and supporting the project through its experience in alternative propulsion technologies for commercial vehicles, including hydrogen-powered solutions.

The hub, one of the few multi-energy hubs in southern Germany integrating multiple alternative energy solutions at a single forecourt, enables customers to access different fuels and charging services from the same facility. Subject to the permitting process, commissioning of the facility is planned for mid-2027.

Multi-energy solution for heavy-duty transport

The offering will include a 700 bar heavy truck hydrogen dispensing for light- and heavy-duty vehicles, as well as 350bar dispensing for heavy trucks and busses, HVO100, diesel, AdBlue, and two DC fast-charging facilities for battery-electric commercial vehicles, alongside a range of conventional fuels, like e.g. premium petrol. The facility will meet the requirements of the EU’s Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR)[1], helping expand alternative fuel infrastructure along key transport corridors.

“No single technology can address the challenge of reducing greenhouse gas emissions from heavy-duty transport on its own. With the Multi-Energy Hub in Ulm, we are bringing together a range of technologies at one strategically located site, supplying our customers with the energy solutions they need, both today and in the future. Together with IVECO, we are helping customers access a broader range of energy solutions, including charging infrastructure for battery-electric vehicles and hydrogen refuelling,” says Philipp Kroepels, Director New Energy at MB Energy.

Combined expertise

By combining vehicle, energy supply and retail expertise, the partners aim to create a future-ready ecosystem that supports commercial fleets through an offering of a wide variety of fuels and electric charging solutions, while paving the way for the wider adoption of hydrogen mobility.

“The planned multi-energy hub next to our Ulm site is a tangible example of how IVECO is translating its multi-energy strategy into real-world solutions for customers”, says Giuliano Giovannini, Head of Product Portfolio Management IVECO. “By integrating hydrogen refuelling, HVO100 and electric charging infrastructure, the project will help create the ecosystem needed to support different mission requirements and expand access to alternative energy options. Through initiatives like this, we continue to combine vehicle innovation with the development of the infrastructure that customers need to confidently embrace the evolution of transport.”

“Our customers need reliable energy and real choices. The Ulm hub is a strong addition to our existing network of refuelling stations for commercial fleets and our fuel card business. It is also a perfect fit with our ambition to further strengthen and expand our network in southern Germany, giving customers even easier access to a wide variety of energy solutions that keep their fleets moving”, says Florian Lückmann, Director Commercial Road Transport at MB Energy.

The building and operation permit application is scheduled to be filed before the end of 2026. The full commissioning of the facility is planned for 2027.

Together with MB Energy as implementing and operative partner, IVECO Deutschland AG is part of the “H2-Wandel model region for green hydrogen in Baden-Württemberg” and receives partial funding from the State of Baden-Württemberg and the European Union through the ERDF programme for the heavy truck usable hydrogen refuelling stations. The aim of this model region is to establish a complete value chain for green hydrogen in the region by 2027. The commissioning of the facility is intended to support the development of the regional hydrogen value chain. IVECO Deutschland AG is a member of the H2-Wandel association, which coordinates the activities of all stakeholders involved in the “H2-Wandel model region for green hydrogen in Baden-Württemberg”.

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About IVECO

IVECO is a brand of Iveco Group designing, manufacturing and marketing a full range of light, medium and heavy commercial vehicles for a wide variety of applications.

Guided by its “Spirito in Movimento”, IVECO is evolving from a vehicle manufacturer into a true mobility partner, placing quality, customer experience and a human-centric approach to innovation at the core of everything it does. This vision is brought to life through three pillars: Motion by Design, expressing engineering excellence and distinctive Italian design; Motion through Experience, enabling a seamless and connected ecosystem of vehicles and services; and Motion as Family, reflecting IVECO’s commitment to staying close to customers, drivers and partners throughout their journey.

With a global network of over 2,300 service points, IVECO ensures consistent support, high service quality and uptime wherever its vehicles operate, standing by its customers and drivers at every step of their journey.

Rooted in its Italian heritage, IVECO combines engineering excellence with design, performance and attention to detail, shaping mobility solutions that are efficient, distinctive and built around people.