Hyperview, Saudi Aramco sign MoU on hydrogen-powered autonomous trucks

Beijing (Gasgoo)- On October 27, Chinese autonomous driving technology company Hyperview inked a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Saudi Aramco. Hyperview, backed by four rounds of investment from Aramco Ventures' Prosperity7 fund, is Aramco's sole investment in the Chinese autonomous driving sector.

Signing ceremony; photo credit: Hyperview

This collaboration aims to accelerate the transition to sustainable energy solutions, supporting global zero-emissions goals by integrating Hyperview's autonomous and hydrogen power technologies with Aramco's expertise in clean energy. The partnership is divided into short-, mid-, and long-term phases, emphasizing sustainable logistics and smart city development.

In the short term, Hyperview's hydrogen-powered, autonomous trucks will be deployed within Aramco's fleet, initially testing routes between Riyadh and Dammam. Concurrently, the company's autonomous shuttles will operate at the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture, offering new freight and passenger solutions.

In the mid-term, Aramco will supply low-carbon hydrogen to support Hyperview's global fleet of hydrogen trucks and assist in introducing intelligent, hydrogen-powered buses, aiming to enhance the safety and efficiency of clean transportation within Aramco's transportation network.

Looking ahead, Hyperview and Aramco will work together to develop smart city frameworks and establish hydrogen-powered vehicle assembly facilities in Saudi Arabia, reinforcing both entities' leadership in the energy and technology transformation across the Kingdom.