Hydrogen refuse truck, Hyzon announced successful test completion in North America

Hyzon announced the completion of a successful trial of its refuse collection Fuel Cell Electric Truck (FCET) – developed in partnership with New Way Trucks – with Mt. Diablo Resource Recovery (MDRR), a leading company in sustainable waste and recycling management.

The trial, which tested the hydrogen-powered vehicle on routes in parts of California including Concord, Pittsburg, Oakley, Rio Vista, and parts of unincorporated Contra Costa, marks a significant milestone in the adoption of zero-emission technology for heavy-duty applications in the waste and recycling sector. This represented Hyzon’s tenth trial since July 2024 across both of its Class 8 and refuse collection FCETs, all of which have been successful in meeting or exceeding the expectations set forth by the potential customer.

Hyzon’s refuse collection fuel cell truck

Hyzon’s refuse collection FCET is built in partnership between Hyzon and New Way Trucks, a privately held, industry-leading refuse truck body manufacturer. The vehicle is North America’s first refuse collection fuel cell electric truck.

Alongside trials of its industry-leading refuse collection FCETs, Hyzon is advancing its Class 8 200kW FCET trial program. The Company remains on track to complete customer trials with over 30 major fleets across both platforms between July 2024 and February 2025. 

“We are proud to partner with Mt. Diablo Resource Recovery in pioneering the use of hydrogen fuel cell technology for heavy-duty waste management,” said Hyzon Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Parker Meeks. “This successful trial showcases the potential for hydrogen to drive meaningful decarbonization, without sacrificing performance, in challenging sectors like waste and recycling. We are excited to be driving forward hydrogen-powered solutions in collaboration with our customers that deliver both environmental and operational benefits,” added Meeks.