Hyzon, a U.S.-based high-performance hydrogen fuel cell system manufacturer and technology developer focused on providing zero-emission power to decarbonize the most demanding industries, along with New Way Trucks, and with Recology, has officially unveiled North America’s first hydrogen fuel cell electric refuse truck. To give you some context, New Way Trucks is an industry-leading refuse truck body manufacturer, whereas Recology happens to be a pioneer in sustainable waste management. Anyway, more on the new technology would reveal how the stated electric refuse was showcased during a landmark clean energy event hosted by the Alliance for Renewable Clean Hydrogen Energy Systems (ARCHES), which was conducted to mark the official award of a $12.6 billion investment, set to be used for creating a Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub in California. Talk a little more about ARCHES, running on $1.2 billion in federal funding and $11.4 billion in public and private investments, the stated initiative is understood to be one of the most ambitious hydrogen infrastructure projects across U.S. From here onwards, though, ARCHES aims to build out a network of clean, renewable hydrogen production sites, including 60 heavy-duty fueling stations and 165 miles of open-access pipelines. This it will do to allow the decarbonization of more than 5,000 fuel cell electric trucks. Anyway, the whole proposition includes the fuel cell electric refuse collection truck which has been built through a partnership between Hyzon and New Way. The stated truck is already in its first customer trial with Recology.
“Today, we see not only North America’s first hydrogen-powered refuse truck but also the critical role government plays in making these innovations a reality. When government steps up, the private sector responds, and today is proof of that,” said Parker Meeks, CEO of Hyzon. “ARCHES’ massive commitment demonstrates how public investment can drive private sector action, accelerating our ability to scale decarbonization efforts now.”
Contextualizing the importance of this development is the fact that, with more than 140,000 refuse trucks currently operating across the U.S., the new launch marks a critical shift towards expanding such solutions. Put that alongside Hyzon’s expertise and you can expect to create a clean energy refuse truck, which can integrate high-performance hydrogen fuel cell systems to power demanding urban operations, offering significant environmental benefits and operational efficiency. Beyond that, the brand-new solution also builds upon ARCHES’ leading role in deploying hydrogen energy solutions to address emissions challenges across traditionally hard-to-decarbonize sectors. All in all, as one of seven hydrogen hubs across the country selected for investment by the DOE, ARCHES is projected to create 220,000 direct jobs, including 130,000 in construction and 90,000 permanent positions.
“The waste industry was an earlier adopter of alternative fuels with more than 30 percent of the routed fleet converted on its own initiative without mandates or subsidies. NWRA, representing nearly three-quarters of the industry, can and will lead vocational fleets to advance emissions reductions while still meeting the daily demands of this essential service, bringing our workers home safely every day and delivering sustainable waste management solutions to our communities and customers,” said Michael E. Hoffman, President and CEO of Washington, D.C.-based National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA).
Founded in 2019, Hyzon’s rise up the ranks stems from being a global supplier of high-performance hydrogen fuel cell technology focused on providing zero-emission power to decarbonize demanding industries. You see, leveraging agile, high-power technology designed for heavy-duty applications, the company is known for deploying its fuel cell technology in heavy-duty commercial vehicles, such as Class 8 and refuse vehicles across North America.
“Today is an opportunity for the public to see the promise for hydrogen’s future,” said Alex Padilla, a US Senator. “You see what’s possible not in the far future, but today. Under the leadership of ARCHES we have the opportunity to catalyze the whole hydrogen economy. From our ports to our cities, ARCHES is truly a statewide project whose benefits will deliver for everybody. Today is just the beginning and we’re excited for what’s ahead”
