Hydrogen fuel cell

German manufacturer Quantron, Ballard Power Systems intro hydrogen fuel cell trucks ready for delivery
A notable feature of Quantron’s design is the complete integration of all fuel cell components into the frame structure of the trucks, which means that no compromises have to be made in terms of trailer length and payload.
September 5, 2023
Ballard, a market leader of PEM fuel cell systems, and the German specialist for sustainable passenger and freight transport, Quantron AG, have been developing zero-emission fuel cell electric commercial vehicle platforms in a partnership since September 2021. The heavy-duty truck QUANTRON QHM FCEV and the light-duty truck QUANTRON QLI FCEV are the first examples of this fruitful collaboration – both class-leading in range and technical package. Five hydrogen powered light transporters have already been delivered to an European customer
Nikola awarded $16 million for hydrogen fueling stations
Nikola Corporation announced Tuesday an additional $16.3 million has been awarded to the company to support seven open-network hydrogen refueling stations.
August 1, 2023
HYLA fueling station rendering image
Hyzon moves closer to release of 200KW fuel cell system
Hyzon Motors announced Monday the successful completion and factory acceptance testing of the first nine single-stack 200kW Fuel Cell System (FCS) B-samples at its production and innovation center in Bolingbrook, Ill.
July 10, 2023
Hyzon Motors tractor on highway
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Nikola secures nearly $42 million for hydrogen fueling
Nikola Corporation and sponsor California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), have received a $41.9 million grant under the Trade Corridor Enhancement Program (TCEP) to build six heavy-duty hydrogen refueling stations across southern California.
July 6, 2023
Nikola headquarters in Phoenix
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Zero-emissions company Quantron expands reach
"Quantron is meeting the great demand for zero-emission solutions and specifically hydrogen fuel-cell electric semi trucks in North America," says CEO Michael Perschke.
June 26, 2023
A hydrogen electric Class 8 truck from Quantron, covered in the blue-and-white Quantron logo.
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Hyzon chooses Amerit as national maintenance provider
Under the terms of the non-exclusive agreement, Amerit Fleet Solutions will provide warranty repairs, preventive maintenance and support services for fuel cell electric vehicles upfitted with Hyzon’s proprietary hydrogen fuel cell powertrain.
June 21, 2023
Hyzon tractor
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Volvo tests hydrogen trucks on public roads
"The harsh conditions on public roads in northern Sweden, with ice, wind and lots of snow, make an ideal testing environment," says Vice President of Powertrain Product Management Helena Alsio.
May 8, 2023
A blue truck going down a snowy road lined with trees.
Hydrogen fuel cell
Hyundai bringing fuel cell truck to the U.S.
Hyundai points to its XCIENT fuel cell as a more appropriate technology than all-electric for more challenging applications like Class 8 trucks.
May 3, 2023
The Hyundai XCIENT fuel cell truck offers up to 450 miles of range.
Hydrogen fuel cell
Peterbilt, Kenworth fuel cell trucks entering production with much more range than electric
After a successful pilots with Toyota last year, Kenworth and Peterbilt each plan hydrogen fuel cell long-haul trucks with up to three times the range of the battery-electric.
May 2, 2023
Kenworth hydrogen fuel cell T680
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Nikola, Voltera partner for hydrogen station infrastructure
The companies plan to develop up to 50 HYLA hydrogen stations throughout North America over the next five years.
May 2, 2023
A rendering of trucks at a hydrogen fueling station.
Battery electric
Tom's Truck Center becoming Nikola dealer
“We are dedicated to supporting the transition to zero-emission vehicles in the commercial truck space and adding Nikola Tre BEVs, and soon Nikola Tre FCEVs, is the perfect addition,” says KC Heidler, Tom’s Truck Center president and CEO.
April 27, 2023
Nikola Trucks available at Tom's Truck Center
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Quantron debuts hydrogen-electric truck
Class 8 truck has range of up to 434 miles without limiting payload and using a standard trailer, German company says.
April 24, 2023
A silver Quantron hydrogen-electric truck without a trailer.
Equipment
CARB approves Toyota's Class 8 fuel cell kit
Toyota's CARB-approved Class 8 fuel cell kit will be available for OEMs later this year.
April 24, 2023
Toyota's Class 8 hydrogen fuel cell kit will be available later this year.
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NACFE: Hydrogen part of the zero-emissions solution
But a lot remains unknown about hydrogen tractors, including infrastructure setup and costs, the costs of the trucks themselves and how they'll be used.
April 4, 2023
A blue Volvo hydrogen fuel cell truck
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Nikola marks 100 Class 8 truck orders
"We believe Nikola is the only company in the U.S. with a Class 8 hydrogen FCEV available in calendar year 2023, engineered and assembled in the U.S., as well as a variety of upcoming hydrogen energy solutions," says Nikola's president and CEO.
March 29, 2023
A Nikola Tre hydrogen fuel cell electric truck, pulling a trailer with a bucolic scene in the background.
Battery electric
'Incentives and infrastructure' essential to new powertrain acceptance
Cummins' CEO and President Jennifer Rumsey told attendees Tuesday at the Green Truck Summit that readily available purchasing incentives and infrastructure investment will drive new powertrain adoption in the coming decade and beyond.
March 7, 2023
Jennifer Rumsey, new Cummins president and CEO
Battery electric
Nikola dealer network expands with Mid-Atlantic dealer
"ETHERO takes a collaborative approve to provide a customer-focused turnkey solution that meets the specific requirements for each fleet operator," says Dave Rogers, director, Electric Truck Division, ETHERO Truck + Energy.
January 24, 2023
Nikola Tre parked in lot
Battery electric
SOLD! panelists debate the heavy-duty powertrains of the future
The development and implementation of several alternative powertrains were addressed during an engaging panel at SOLD! Tuesday during Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW).
January 17, 2023
SOLD 2023 powertrain panel
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