Hyzon to build North America’s 12 first hydrogen-powered refuse collection trucks for GreenWaste
The new zero emission trucks will enable GreenWaste to continue its success in reducing Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions
Hyzon has entered into a purchase agreement with GreenWaste for North America's first 12 hydrogen-powered refuse Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs). Hyzon, a U.S.-based hydrogen fuel cell system manufacturer and technology developer, has also recently announced the start of production of its single-stack 200-kilowatt fuel cell system (FCS), which will enable Hyzon to manufacture standardized FCSs at volume for commercial sale.
"We are proud to partner with sustainability leader GreenWaste in this landmark agreement, as it represents a significant leap forward in transforming trucking in the waste industry through both Hyzon's leading Class 8 tractor and refuse collection vehicles," says Hyzon CEO Parker Meeks. "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."
Hyzon's FCEVs are the first hydrogen-powered refuse collection FCEVs available for trial and purchase in North America, and GreenWaste will be the first company in North America to commercially operate them.
New FCEV's are a part of GreenWaste's strategy to reduce emissions
The hydrogen-powered refuse collection FCEVs produce zero tailpipe emissions, supporting GreenWaste's broader sustainability initiatives, including its 2030 goal to achieve a 45 percent reduction in total combined Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions from its 2022 baseline. In 2023, GreenWaste achieved a 36.3 percent reduction in total combined Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions from its 2022 baseline.
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, testing for payload, can-lifts, and range.
The first hydrogen-powered refuse fleet to hit the streets
"Seven years ago, GreenWaste made history by commercially operating the world's first full-sized electric side-loading waste collection truck. Today, we are building on that legacy with our plan to be the first in North America to introduce hydrogen-powered zero emissions vehicles into our collection fleet," says Tracy Adams, CEO of GreenWaste. "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," he added.
