Hyzon has begun production on its Class 8 200kW fuel cell electric truck (FCET) which will be powered by hydrogen.
In collaboration with North Carolina-based Fontaine Modification, the two companies will now transition the product from prototype to series production at Hyzon’s Bolingbrook facility in the US.
Under the agreement with Fontaine Modification, Hyzon will provide kits for the fuel cell system, battery packs and hydrogen storage systems. Fontaine will then assemble these into a vehicle chassis and in return has confirmed the necessary equipment, documentation and processes are in place for series production.
Hyzon’s 200kW truck © Hyzon Motors
The vehicle will feature a single stack 200kW fuel cell system, which is reported to be “25% more cost-efficient than using two 110kW systems combined.
Read more: One system doing the job of two: Hyzon’s 200kW single stack fuel cell
Hyzon expects to achieve ISO 9001 certification in Q4 2024.
“Today marks the beginning of a new chapter for hard-to-decarbonise heavy-duty industries,” claimed Parker Meeks, Hyzon CEO.
“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.”
The firm completed testing of its 200kW fuel cell system last year at its Bolingbrook facility in Illinois.
Validating the design, equipment and operating processes used in the system paved the way for the production of further samples and eventual commercialisation.
Read more: Hyzon Motors completes testing of single-stack 200kW fuel cell system
In August (2024), Hyzon faced delisting from the Nasdaq stock exchange after its share price fell below $0.10.
The stock exchange told the company that its shares had closed below $0.10 for 10 consecutive trading days, breaching listing rules and determined to delist its common stock from its capital market.
