New Way Trucks and Hyzon announced the start of trials for their hydrogen fuel cell-powered electric refuse vehicle (FCEV) in North America. The companies first unveiled this vehicle at Waste Expo in Las Vegas in May 2024.
New Way, a refuse truck body manufacturer, and Hyzon, a hydrogen fuel cell system manufacturer, have scheduled demonstrations with customers in California through the end of 2024, with plans to extend trials to western Canada in early 2025.
Eric Evans, Chief Product Officer for New Way, commented on the technology: “Refuse collection presents an ideal application to showcase the viability of Hydrogen Fuel Cell technology across the environmental services industry. Integrating the performance and functionality of our New Way Sidewinder automated side loader and the consistent and regenerative power of Hyzon’s hydrogen fuel cell drivetrain offers a lighter weight refuse vehicle with more payload, compared to battery electric, and similar range and performance as the diesel and CNG trucks in customers’ fleets.”
Hyzon’s CEO Parker Meeks stated: “This momentum and continued interest are evidence that our Hyzon high-performance hydrogen fuel cells offer the right technology to provide zero emission power tough enough to perform the hard work a refuse truck needs to deliver day in and day out.”
According to the companies, Hyzon’s fuel cell systems are designed to provide power over an expected range of at least 125 miles, including a maximum of 1,200 cart lifts along with trips to the transfer station.
Don Ross, Chief Sales Officer for New Way added: “This hydrogen-powered refuse collection vehicle is proof of what happens when industry and technology experts partner to innovate together and bring advanced solutions to propel the industry forward. We’re in a unique position to be able to bring more sustainable, alternative power to waste haulers looking to meet zero emissions goals, decarbonisation initiatives and other clean energy requirements.”
