Pure Hydrogen Partners with City of Newcastle for Hydrogen Fuel Cell Waste Collection Truck
Key Ideas
- Pure Hydrogen has partnered with the City of Newcastle to supply a hydrogen fuel cell waste collection truck, running on green hydrogen produced through electrolysis.
- The City of Newcastle aims to achieve net zero emissions and will trial the hydrogen-powered truck for 12 months with a possible four-year extension, aligning with their sustainability goals.
- Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes is committed to a 100% reduction in carbon emissions over the next decade, viewing zero-emissions vehicles as a significant step toward this goal for the city.
- Pure Hydrogen, with a growing presence in Australia's waste management sector, anticipates updates on delivery and purchase orders for hydrogen vehicles, including collaborations with PepsiCo by 2024.
Pure Hydrogen has reached an agreement with the City of Newcastle in Australia to supply a hydrogen fuel cell waste collection truck that will operate on green hydrogen. This zero-carbon energy source is generated through electrolysis using water and renewable electricity. The waste collection vehicle, provided by a Pure Hydrogen subsidiary and fitted by Bucher Municipal, represents the company's commitment to the emerging hydrogen economy. The partnership signifies Pure Hydrogen's increasing involvement in the waste management sector in Australia, with the City of Newcastle leading the way in sustainability by undertaking a 12-month trial of the hydrogen-powered truck. The city plans to replace a significant portion of its diesel-powered waste trucks with zero-emission vehicles over the next four years. Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes emphasizes the importance of transitioning to a net-zero carbon footprint and views the trial as a significant step in achieving this goal. Pure Hydrogen will manage the hydrogen supply separately and has a growing pipeline of trials and purchase orders for hydrogen vehicles, including collaborations with PepsiCo. The company is set to provide updates on vehicle delivery and purchase orders in the Australian market by the second half of 2024.