{"id":10200,"date":"2022-10-05T15:33:04","date_gmt":"2022-10-05T14:33:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/international.optimas.com\/?p=10200"},"modified":"2026-04-13T10:51:58","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T15:51:58","slug":"heavy-truck-hydrogen-electric","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/optimas.com\/en_gb\/heavy-truck-hydrogen-electric\/","title":{"rendered":"The Future of Heavy Trucks: Hydrogen or Electric?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:104%;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In a time of increasing awareness of the environmental impact of transit vehicles and HGVs, many heavy truck manufacturers are choosing between hydrogen and electric technologies as a way to reduce their carbon footprint. The transportation sector contributes the most emissions to global warming, and although trucks make up just 10% of vehicles on the road, they contribute <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucsusa.org\/resources\/heavy-duty-vehicles-and-nox\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">25% of the sector\u2019s total emissions<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It\u2019s therefore never been more important for heavy truck manufacturers to move away from diesel and petrol fuels, and businesses are capitalising on these eco-friendly alternatives. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sae.org\/news\/2022\/05\/hydrogen-technology-commercial-trucks\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">In 2020<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, however, out of all hydrogen-powered vehicles, only 25% were commercial or heavy truck. The largest number of those were buses, with more than 5,000 in use. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">But according to a study by Information Trends, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fuelsmarketnews.com\/hydrogen-fuel-cell-truck-market-poised-for-rapid-growth-says-information-trends\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">well over 800,000<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> hydrogen fuel cell commercial trucks will be sold by 2035. Leading the way in hydrogen infrastructure is Germany, having installed almost <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pirelli.com\/global\/en-ww\/road\/hydrogen-as-a-fuel-the-pros-and-cons\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">100 hydrogen refuelling stations<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> along their autobahns.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">However, manufacturers are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sae.org\/news\/2022\/05\/hydrogen-technology-commercial-trucks\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">challenged<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to attain reduced fleet emissions while still providing efficient range and reliable service.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The production of electric heavy vehicles is much more rapid than their hydrogen counterparts. In the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iea.org\/reports\/global-ev-outlook-2022\/trends-in-electric-heavy-duty-vehicles\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">electric market in 2021<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, there were 670,000 electric buses and 66,000 electric heavy-duty trucks on the road. It\u2019s estimated that approximately <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2021\/04\/29\/global-electric-vehicle-numbers-set-to-hit-145-million-by-2030-iea-.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">1 million<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> electric buses, vans and heavy trucks will be in use by 2030.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">In February 2022, EU member states brought in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/uk.finance.yahoo.com\/news\/europe-electric-truck-market-growth-112200164.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">new legislation<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> stating that zero-emissions heavy trucks (so both electric and hydrogen) must receive at least a 50% discount on distance-based road tolls by May 2023, providing many manufacturers with a financial incentive to go green.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Government benefits like this combined with ecological incentives mean that both hydrogen and electric technologies are becoming increasingly popular amongst manufacturers, but they also bring significant financial, logistical and environmental challenges.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hydrogen<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pros:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Clean fuel<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: The only waste hydrogen produces is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pirelli.com\/global\/en-ww\/road\/hydrogen-as-a-fuel-the-pros-and-cons\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">water vapour<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Green hydrogen is obtained through electrolysis of water, making it sustainable as it&#8217;s powered by electricity from renewable sources.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Energy Efficient<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Up to 80% of energy used by a petrol engine is wasted as heat. Hydrogen only disperses 20% of its energy, using 80% to power the car.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ideal for heavy transport<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: A battery for an electric vehicle has to be very large to withhold both the weight of its cargo and the distance it needs to travel. Hydrogen offers a more <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pirelli.com\/global\/en-ww\/road\/hydrogen-as-a-fuel-the-pros-and-cons\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">compact propulsion system<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, with rapid refuelling times and a long travel range. Hydrogen vehicles can be refuelled at charging docks along standardised HGV routes. Some hydrogen trucks can travel <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/utilityfleetprofessional.com\/blog\/will-hydrogen-electrify-the-future-of-heavy-duty-trucks\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">over 500 miles<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> from one refuel, and the charging time can take just as long as refilling a diesel car.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Solid existing infrastructure<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Just one hydrogen charging station can mobilise <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/utilityfleetprofessional.com\/blog\/will-hydrogen-electrify-the-future-of-heavy-duty-trucks\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">50-100 trucks per day<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, whereas an EV one can mobilise maybe <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/utilityfleetprofessional.com\/blog\/will-hydrogen-electrify-the-future-of-heavy-duty-trucks\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">6-10<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. However, like electric, hydrogen is lacking in supporting infrastructure, with only a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soguard.uk\/how-many-hydrogen-fuel-stations-uk\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">dozen<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> refuelling stations in the UK.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cons:<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Grey hydrogen<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: While green hydrogen is produced sustainably, grey hydrogen is a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pirelli.com\/global\/en-ww\/road\/hydrogen-as-a-fuel-the-pros-and-cons\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">pollutant<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> as it is created using fossil fuels. Currently, more than 96% of hydrogen used is grey. Although it\u2019s much cheaper than green hydrogen, 10 kilos of carbon dioxide are produced for every kilo of hydrogen obtained. 70-75 million tonnes of hydrogen are produced globally, with a waste of almost 1 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide. However, by 2030, it\u2019s suggested that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pirelli.com\/global\/en-ww\/road\/hydrogen-as-a-fuel-the-pros-and-cons\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">70% of the world\u2019s electricity<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> will be produced by renewable energy, meaning that hydrogen production will become much more eco-friendly.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Difficult to handle<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Hydrogen has to be <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pirelli.com\/global\/en-ww\/road\/hydrogen-as-a-fuel-the-pros-and-cons\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">highly compressed<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to be packed into a tank at sufficient quantities to power a vehicle. It can also only be transported in special pipelines, and if done so in a liquid state, it needs to be kept at a temperature of \u2013263 Celsius, which uses significant amounts of energy. Hydrogen is therefore mostly used in the places it\u2019s produced.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Expensive<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Grey hydrogen costs <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pirelli.com\/global\/en-ww\/road\/hydrogen-as-a-fuel-the-pros-and-cons\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">$1-2 per kg<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, while green hydrogen costs <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pirelli.com\/global\/en-ww\/road\/hydrogen-as-a-fuel-the-pros-and-cons\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">$5-7<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. To keep hydrogen technology eco-friendly, manufacturers need to use green hydrogen. However, while it\u2019s expensive and diesel is much cheaper, green hydrogen\u2019s enormous environmental benefits outweigh its costliness.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Electric<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pros:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Eco-friendly<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: The main selling point of an EV is evidently its <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.makeuseof.com\/reasons-why-electric-vehicles-better-for-environment\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">zero-tailpipe emissions<\/a><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Unlike ICEs, electric trucks produce no harmful gases during use.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ideal for heavy transport<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: With an EV, you don\u2019t have to wait for the powertrain to reach an optimum <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ccjdigital.com\/alternative-power\/article\/15064223\/pros-and-cons-of-electric-commercial-vehicles\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">RPM before max torque kicks in<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, resulting in easy towing and hauling. Electric trucks also <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autotrader.ca\/editorial\/20200814\/the-biggest-pros-and-cons-of-electric-trucks\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">need less gears<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> than their petrol and diesel counterparts to achieve the same performance.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Reduced maintenance<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Electric trucks don\u2019t require oil changes and services of associated parts that deteriorate over time. They also don\u2019t have exhaust systems and air filters to maintain. This means that they <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/truckpowered.com\/pros-and-cons-of-electric-trucks\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">require less regular maintenance<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> than ICEs, and can reduce a business\u2019 outgoings in the long term by avoiding vehicle downtime.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cons:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Range anxiety<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/truckpowered.com\/pros-and-cons-of-electric-trucks\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">average electric truck<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> can only travel around 194 miles before they need recharging, with extended batteries achieving 300 miles.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Limited infrastructure<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">The <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">SMMT<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> (Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders), however, has advised that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ev-chargersuk.co.uk\/about-us\/news\/62-how-many-ev-charge-points-uk\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">2.3 million charging points<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> will be needed in the UK by 2030 to meet rising demand. To meet this target, we\u2019d have to install 700 charging points every day for the rest of the decade. However, The SMMT have launched a pilot scheme, backed by \u00a320m of government funding, with the aim of installing more than 1000 public charge points across the UK, meaning that electric infrastructure is growing.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Temperatures<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">: Heavy trucks often find themselves travelling in extreme temperatures.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> An EV\u2019s driving range can decrease by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/newsroom.aaa.com\/2019\/02\/cold-weather-reduces-electric-vehicle-range\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">17% in hot weather<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, and up to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/newsroom.aaa.com\/2019\/02\/cold-weather-reduces-electric-vehicle-range\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">41% in cold weather,<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> posing a significant logistical challenge.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Production of batteries<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Although electric trucks are, overall, better for the environment than a petrol or diesel truck, they require large batteries made of materials like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livescience.com\/electric-cars-environment.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">lithium<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, that require a significant amount of energy to source and extract. However, it\u2019s important to remember that battery production is just one part of an EV\u2019s lifespan, and the vehicles can last a significant amount of time producing zero-tailpipe emissions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In a nutshell, hydrogen currently provides better range than electric, but it&#8217;s far more expensive to source sustainably, and both technologies are lacking appropriate infrastructure. It\u2019s important, however, not to lose sight of environmental responsibility. Although these technologies have a way to go in minimising their environmental impact, they are undoubtedly more eco-friendly than their petrol and diesel counterparts, and can revolutionise the transport sector\u2019s impact on global warming.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Whether you\u2019re producing hydrogen or electric heavy trucks, we supply specialised, lightweight <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">fasteners<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/international.optimas.com\/products-and-technology\/c-class-components\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">C-Class <\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">components<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> for both technologies. In a time where cost considerations are especially important, Optimas\u2019 <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">supply chain solutions<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> can transform manufacturers\u2019 productivity by reducing cost, mitigating supply chain risk and maximising efficiency. Our team of global fastener <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">engineers<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> can work with you to optimise your product performance.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/international.optimas.com\/contact\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Work with us<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to meet the demand for sustainable transport and produce more, with less.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":10213,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"content-type":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[60,63,120],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-10200","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-manufacturing-assembly","category-supply-chain-management","category-sustainability"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/optimas.com\/en_gb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10200","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/optimas.com\/en_gb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/optimas.com\/en_gb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/optimas.com\/en_gb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/optimas.com\/en_gb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10200"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/optimas.com\/en_gb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10200\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/optimas.com\/en_gb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10213"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/optimas.com\/en_gb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10200"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/optimas.com\/en_gb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10200"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/optimas.com\/en_gb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10200"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}