Hyzon Announces First-Ever Fuel Cell Refuse Vehicle Order in North America

Hyzon, a US-based hydrogen fuel cell system manufacturer and technology developer, has entered into a purchase agreement for North America's first 12 hydrogen-powered refuse Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs) with recycling and innovation company, GreenWaste. Hyzon's FCEVs are the first hydrogen-powered refuse collection FCEVs available for trial and purchase in North America.

The hydrogen-powered refuse collection vehicles produce zero tailpipe emissions.

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 in California, testing for payload, can-lifts and range.

Hyzon's refuse collection vehicles will be built in partnership between Hyzon and New Way Trucks, a privately held, industry-leading refuse truck body manufacturer. 

Hyzon Chief Executive Officer, Parker Meeks, says: "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."

Tracy Adams, CEO of GreenWaste, adds: "For decades, we have been at the forefront of innovative and sustainable resource recovery and recycling.  This latest investment in zero-emission technology reinforces our leadership within the industry and commitment to recovering, recycling, and reusing waste materials in the most innovative, environmentally responsible, and reliable ways possible."

Hyzon is focusing on deploying its fuel cell technology in heavy-duty commercial vehicles in Class 8 and refuse collection vehicles across North America,