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Hyzon delivers four hydrogen-electric trucks to food distributor

February 07, 2024

Hyzon Motors Inc. has delivered four FCEVs to food distributor and supplier Performance Food Group (PFG).

The FCEVs, which are expected to have a travel range of up to 350 miles and a refueling time of fifteen minutes with fast fill dispensing, will be integrated into PFG’s existing fleet. They will be used to deliver snacks, candy, and beverages to PFG’s customers. The vehicles will be fueled with hydrogen supplied by Pilot Travel Centers LLC, a fuel and energy provider with the largest network of travel centers in North America.

This delivery comes six months after Hyzon and PFG announced their fuel cell electric vehicle agreement. Hyzon is among the first companies to deliver a heavy-duty fuel cell electric truck, also referred to as tractors, in the U.S.

Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles offer similar benefits and convenience as diesel fuel trucks without the harmful emissions. They also have numerous advantages over battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in terms of payload, range, and refueling time. FCEVs are expected to be around 6,000-8,000 pounds lighter than BEVs, have a longer range, and can be refueled in as little as 15-20 minutes compared to up to three hours for BEV.

Last August, PFG and Hyzon announced the successful completion of a demo of Hyzon’s Liquid Hydrogen FCEV through Temple, TX. The truck demonstrated its ability to deliver commercial loads on a 16-hour continuous route covering more than 540 miles and including temperatures above 100 degrees Fahrenheit.