U.S. hydrogen fuel cell manufacturer Hyzon has received an order for two FC-electric (FCET) trucks from solid-waste and recycling services firm South San Francisco Scavenger Co. in northern California.
The order includes a refuse collection truck and Class 8 truck with 200-kW electricity capacity. Fuel cells utilize an electrochemical process converting fuels such as hydrogen or natural gas into electricity, with water as the only emission.
"As a company dedicated to sustainability and innovation, we are excited to integrate Hyzon's hydrogen-powered trucks into our fleet," said Doug Button, president of South San Francisco Scavenger Company. "This partnership reflects our commitment to adopting cutting-edge technologies that reduce emissions while maintaining the performance standards our community relies upon.”
The order is Hyzon's second for its refuse collection FCET this year, with the first from another recycling company, GreenWaste, in October. It is subject to certain conditions including the availability of applicable subsidies and follows multiple successful FCET trials.
Hyzon's refuse collection FCET is built in cooperation with New Way Trucks, a privately held, refuse truck body manufacturer. The refuse collection FCET is powered by Hyzon's hydrogen fuel cell systems.
It demonstrates consistent power over a range of about 125 miles, including a minimum of 1,300 cart lifts along with trips to the transfer station, while achieving up to 300% increased fuel efficiency as compared to traditional diesel trucks.
The transportation sector currently accounts for 28% of total U.S. carbon emissions. This is the largest air pollutant of any economic sector, according to the federal Environmental Protection Agency.
Although the existing hydrogen vehicle market is small, many commercial and industrial fleet decision makers are valuing the potential of hydrogen fuel cells because of energy density, longer range and shorter refueling times compared to battery electric systems. Some economic market forecasters predict that demand for hydrogen vehicles and fuel cells will expand dramatically over the next decade, once a green hydrogen infrastructure and network is built out.
The current $3.5 billion market could grow 50% annually to more than $150 billion by 2034, according to Precedence Research.
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