Elemental Trucks Develops Canada's First 63.5-Tonne Hydrogen Fuel Cell Truck for Heavy-Haul Market
Elemental Trucks has completed the development of Canada’s first 63.5-tonne hydrogen fuel-cell-electric truck, enabling entry into the zero-emission heavy-haul market. The project, supported by the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network, involves a nearly $2.5 million investment and aims to address the challenges of electrifying heavy weights with hydrogen fuel cells. The truck is designed for a range of up to 800 km and is set for commercial production with initial deployments planned in regions with hydrogen refueling infrastructure.
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Elemental Trucks has developed Canada's first commercially available 63.5-tonne hydrogen fuel-cell-electric truck, aimed at the heavy-haul, long-distance zero-emission market. The Ontario-built prototype, part of a nearly $2.5 million project initiated in March 2024, was developed with support from the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network and in partnership with HTEC.
The truck features a hydrogen-electric chassis capable of 800 km range and 700-bar fueling, targeting long-haul applications. Validation and testing have been completed in Ontario, with commercial production and initial deployments planned in regions with hydrogen refueling infrastructure.
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