Transitioning a Municipal Waste Collection Fleet to Hydrogen Combustion: A Comprehensive Case Study for Munich’s AWM

Authors:Daniel Feseha Melesse, Adey Melesh GmbH[Affiliations, Contact Information] Date: [11.07.2025]Correspondence: Daniel_melesse@gmx.de Abstract This paper presents a real-world blueprint for the full-scale conversion of a large municipal waste collection fleet—Abfallwirtschaftsbetrieb München (AWM)—from conventional diesel to hydrogen combustion vehicles (H₂-ICE), including all required infrastructure, regulatory, and economic considerations. The project leverages recent advances in hydrogen engine technology, modular refueling … Transitioning a Municipal Waste Collection Fleet to Hydrogen Combustion: A Comprehensive Case Study for Munich’s AWM weiterlesen