Equipment What role will Canada play in the burgeoning global hydrogen economy? March 9, 2021 The federal government has announced ambitious plans to develop a hydrogen economy in Canada and if it’s to be successful, trucking could play a large role in both its development…
Sustainability Feds offer more funding to advance hydrogen fuel cell vehicles March 3, 2021 Canada has announced $46,000 in funding to encourage the use of hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) including trucks. The latest funding complements earlier funding that included $600 million for…
Equipment Refocused Nikola details plans for 2021 February 26, 2021 A more focused Nikola Corporation is moving forward with plans to bring the Tre cabover battery-electric truck to the North America, to be followed by fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs).
Equipment Nikola details plans for fuel cell electric truck rollouts February 23, 2021 Nikola has released details for its planned rollout of hydrogen fuel-cell electric vehicles (FCEV). It will first launch North American production of its Tre cabover battery-electric truck, followed by a…
Sustainability Canada lays out $1.5-billion strategy to develop hydrogen economy December 16, 2020 ST. JOHN’S, Nfld. – The federal government has released an in-depth hydrogen strategy it says will position Canada as a global leader in the emerging clean fuel industry. The feds…
Technology Volvo, Daimler form fuel-cell joint venture November 2, 2020 GOTHENBURG, Sweden — The Volvo Group and Daimler Truck AG have taken a major step toward sustainable transportation. They have established a joint venture to develop, produce and commercialize…
Sustainability Hyundai takes step closer to North American launch of fuel cell trucks October 7, 2020 SEOUL, South Korea – Hyundai has delivered its first seven hydrogen fuel cell Xcient Class 8 trucks to customers in Switzerland, and reaffirmed plans to bring the truck to the…
Equipment Hino to work with Toyota on hydrogen fuel cell Class 8 October 5, 2020 LONG BEACH, Calif. – Hino on Oct. 5 unveiled its path to developing a zero-emissions truck line, highlighted by the announcement it will design a Class 8 hydrogen fuel cell…
Equipment Alberta’s hydrogen fuel cell truck project pushing on through Covid-related delays September 25, 2020 VANCOUVER, B.C. – An Alberta project that will put hydrogen fuel cell-powered electric trucks on the road has been pushed back due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The first fuel cell…
Equipment Nikola makes the case for two-pronged approach to electrification September 16, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – To compete with diesel, both battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks will be viable options under certain conditions. That’s why Nikola Motor Company…
Equipment Nikola posts US$86.6 million loss, but makes progress towards production August 5, 2020 PHOENIX, Ariz. – Hydrogen fuel cell truck maker Nikola posted a US$86.6 million loss in its first quarter as a publicly traded company, but is on schedule for commercial production…
Equipment Hyundai to ship first hydrogen fuel cell heavy trucks July 6, 2020 SEOUL, South Korea – Hyundai Motor is shipping its first 10 Xcient Fuel Cell trucks, claimed to be the world’s first mass-produced fuel cell heavy-duty trucks, to fleets in Switzerland.
Sustainability Canada looks to trucking to help create a hydrogen economy June 3, 2020 MONTREAL, Que. – Canada has an opportunity to develop a hydrogen economy as it strives to meet its goal of carbon neutrality by 2050, but it will need the trucking…
Equipment Daimler, Volvo shed light on new fuel cell joint venture April 21, 2020 NABERN, Germany – Longtime truck-making rivals Daimler Truck AG and Volvo Group announced the formation of a joint venture this morning, which will see them jointly develop hydrogen fuel cells…
Sustainability Loop Energy secures more funding from Cummins March 24, 2020 VANCOUVER, B.C. – Cummins has announced an increased investment in Loop Energy, a Canadian producer of fuel cell electric range extenders for medium- and heavy-duty trucks. Cummins made an initial…
