Phoenix, Arizona-based Nikola (NKLA), through its HYLA brand, has officially inaugurated its latest hydrogen refueling station for heavy-duty transportation.
Located in Ontario, Canada, the station is located at ITD Industries' headquarters, itself a vital location that's located near Highways 401 and 427, and the Queen Elizabeth Highway (QEW). The new station utilizes a 700-bar pressure-fill system that allows hydrogen to be dispensed into a truck's onboard storage for long-range vehicles, such as Nikola's hydrogen fuel cell Class 8 semi.
ITD Energy, a subsidiary of ITD Industries, is Nikola's first Canadian dealer in its sales and service network.
“It is inspiring to witness the vision of a hydrogen-powered future coming to life with the opening of this refueling station in the greater Toronto area,” said Nikola CEO Steve Girsky. “Collaborating with ITD Industries, we are not only providing trucks but also the fueling solutions to support the entire hydrogen ecosystem. This station marks significant progress in our mission to build a comprehensive hydrogen infrastructure in North America.”
Other notable event attendees included the Hon. Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, Hon. Sam Oosterhoff, Associate Minister of Energy-Intensive Industries of Ontario, as well as other key business leaders within the energy, retail, and transportation industries such as Walmart Canada, Canadian Tire, and Loblaws.
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“The presence of so many distinguished public and private figures, underlines and validates the importance of this station launch to the future of long-haul carbon-free commercial transportation. This station is the first of several ITD is planning on erecting across Ontario with Nikola Corporation as we aim to build a hydrogen fueling corridor connecting Windsor to Montreal,” said Philip Turi, COO of ITD Industries.
Nikola is enthusiastic about the Canadian market for future hydrogen semi and related network growth thanks to government programs such as the Incentives for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Zero-Emission Vehicles (iMHZEV) Program, which offers non-profit and for profit Canadian organizations with up to $200,000 CAD in incentives towards the purchase or lease of a Nikola hydrogen fuel cell vehicle.
There's also $150,000 CAD in incentives towards the purchase of a Nikola battery-electric truck.
“This milestone marks a significant step as we work together with businesses, industry and all levels of government to build reliable, affordable, and clean energy solutions to power our province’s growth," added Premier Doug Ford.
