Hyzon secures first hydrogen powered fuel cell electric refuse truck order in North America
In Illinois, Hyzon, a U.S.-based hydrogen fuel cell system manufacturer and technology developer announced it has entered into a purchase agreement for North America’s first 12 hydrogen-powered refuse Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs) with recycling firm GreenWaste. The deal is contingent upon Hyzon meeting certain commercial terms and specifications as defined in the agreement. “We are proud to partner with sustainability leader GreenWaste in this landmark agreement, as it represents a significant leap forward in transforming trucking in the waste industry through both Hyzon’s leading Class 8 tractor and refuse collection vehicles,” said Hyzon Chief Executive Officer Parker Meeks. “It is clear hydrogen-powered refuse collection demand is growing, powered by Hyzon’s high-performance hydrogen fuel cells. Our technology offers a compelling value proposition to our customers, providing zero-emission power necessary to meet the demanding challenges of refuse trucks, ensuring they perform day in and day out,” added Meeks. Hyzon said its FCEVs are the first hydrogen-powered refuse collection FCEVs available for trial and purchase in North America, adding that GreenWaste is set to become the first company in North America to commercially operate them. Hyzon also noted that the purchase agreement comes on the back of GreenWaste’s trial of Hyzon’s refuse FCEV, where it successfully completed several trial routes throughout the Bay Area, testing for payload, can-lifts and range. Hyzon’s refuse collection FCEVs will be built in partnership between Hyzon and New Way Trucks, a privately held refuse truck body manufacturer. Refuse FCEV deliveries are expected to GreenWaste starting as soon as the last quarter of 2025.
Category: Hydrogen
