Recology, a leader in sustainable waste management, has begun testing the first hydrogen fuel cell-powered electric garbage truck in North America. The truck, which is already operating on the streets of San Francisco, is the result of a collaboration between Recology, New Way Trucks and Hyzon.
New Way Trucks, the largest privately held manufacturer of refuse collection equipment in North America, provided expertise in the construction of the vehicle, while Hyzon, a company specializing in hydrogen fuel cell technologyprovided the clean and efficient energy system that powers this innovative vehicle.
Electric garbage truck: A step towards decarbonization
The testing of this truck is a technical achievement and also represents a significant step toward decarbonizing a traditionally difficult-to-decarbonize sector. Recology has been at the forefront of green initiatives in waste management, having previously introduced electric trucks into its fleet in Seattle and other cities. This new test in San Francisco is part of a broader effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. reduce greenhouse gas emissions and move toward a zero-emission future. emissions and move toward a zero-emission future.
The hydrogen fuel cell-powered garbage truck is designed to handle the demands of urban waste collection, offering performance and range comparable to traditional diesel trucks, but without the polluting emissions.. The current testing phase will allow Recology to evaluate the vehicle’s operational feasibility in real-world conditions, with plans to extend testing to other Bay Area cities in the coming months.
Recology is constantly working to improve San Francisco with a new eco-friendly technique. Source: Regology
Public-private collaboration
The truck’s unveiling took place at an event hosted by the Alliance for Renewable Clean Hydrogen Energy Systems (ARCHES), which celebrated a $12.6 billion investment in the California Regional Clean Hydrogen Center. $12.6 billion investment in the California Regional Clean Hydrogen Center. The event was attended by public and private sector leaders, including the U.S. Department of Energy, California Governor Gavin Newsom, and U.S. Senator Alex Padilla. This collaboration between government and business underscores the importance of public-private partnerships to accelerate the adoption of clean technologies and transform key industries.
During the event, executives from Hyzon, New Way and Recology highlighted how this initiative drives sustainability in waste management and lays the foundation for the decarbonization of other industrial sectors. The ARCHES project, backed by significant federal and private investment, aims to establish a production and distribution network for clean hydrogen. clean hydrogen to facilitate the adoption of heavy-duty fuel cell vehicles, such as the garbage truck now being tested in San Francisco.
Recology bets on hydrogen in San Francisco
Recology CEO Salvatore M. Coniglio expressed his pride in the company’s role in the implementation of clean energy technologies.
This hydrogen fuel cell garbage truck represents a crucial step forward in our mission to operate more sustainably and lead the transition to a zero-emission economy.
Coniglio stated.
The trial in San Francisco is just the beginning of what is expected to be a broader transformation in the way waste is managed in North America. Recology, along with its partners, is demonstrating that it is possible to operate efficiently and sustainably while reducing the carbon footprint of one of the most challenging industries in terms of decarbonization.
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Source and photos: Hyzon Fuel Cell
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