PepsiCo Receives Australia's First Hydrogen-Powered Prime Mover
Key Ideas
- Pure Hydrogen registers Australia's first hydrogen-powered prime mover, set to be handed over to PepsiCo.
- PepsiCo to conduct a six-month trial of the hydrogen fuel cell prime mover in collaboration with Pure Hydrogen.
- Queensland's aim to lead in the hydrogen industry highlighted through the registration of the vehicle.
- Pure Hydrogen positioning itself as a leader in the Australian hydrogen and energy space.
Pure Hydrogen has officially registered Australia’s first hydrogen-powered prime mover, which is to be handed over to PepsiCo for a six-month trial. This development is a part of the partnership between the two companies, with Pure Hydrogen aiming to showcase the potential of hydrogen fuel cell technology. The managing director of Pure Hydrogen, Scott Brown, emphasized the importance of this milestone in their strategy for hydrogen-powered vehicles in Australia and the broader energy sector. The registering of the vehicle in Queensland aligns with the state's ambition to lead in the hydrogen industry, as outlined in the Queensland Hydrogen Industry Strategy. Pure Hydrogen sees this trial as an opportunity to demonstrate the capabilities of their hydrogen fuel cell prime mover to a wider range of customers, both locally and internationally. By positioning themselves as an emerging leader in Australia's hydrogen and energy space, Pure Hydrogen is poised to leverage the growing opportunities in the country's energy sector.