Hyzon started production on its Class 8 200kW fuel cell electric truck (FCET), the company announced Monday.
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"Today marks the beginning of a new chapter for 'hard-to-carbonize' heavy-duty industries as Hyzon sets the standard for high-performance, zero-emission alternatives to diesel," says Hyzon CEO Parker Meeks. "Our Class 8 200kW FCET is the culmination of years of engineering, and today we are proud to announce it has evolved from a prototype to a vehicle ready for full production, empowering fleet operators to reduce emissions without sacrificing power, range or reliability."
Hyzon also says it expects to declare the start of production on its 200kW fuel cell system (FCS) in Bolingbrook, Ill. The FCET will be produced in Charlotte, N.C., as part of a partnership with Fontaine Modification.
The Class 8 200kW FCET features a single stack 200kW fuel cell system, which is 30% lighter and smaller and 25% more cost-efficient than using two 110kW systems combined. The company also says it expects to achieve ISO 9001 certification in the fourth quarter.
