Hydrogen Trash Truck Debuts In Vegas
Nobody likes living downwind from a garbage dump, just as nobody likes following a garbage truck out on its morning route. There is no argument; the trucks and the people are doing arguably the most critical job — without them, we’d be drowning in rubbish. But those giant trucks use hundreds of gallons of diesel every day, and that means heaps of smoke and emissions that aren’t all that good for us.
Hydrogen Saves The Day
Can you imagine a hulking refuse truck rolling along quietly and without smoke? You no longer need to imagine it; America’s first hydrogen-powered truck has arrived in Las Vegas. This futuristic vision, with its cutting-edge technology, is the result of the hard work of the team from New Way Trucks and the fuel cell wizards from Hyzon.
This hydrogen hauler comes equipped with Hyzon’s 200 kW fuel cell and enough hydrogen to keep going for 125 miles. That’s more than the truck needs for a full day of work, during which, on average, it does 1,200 cart lifts. Fitted with the latest Sidewinder XTR automated loader, this refuse truck sounds like a dream machine.
After Vegas Comes San Francisco
Why the sudden change to hydrogen? What about all the battery-powered trucks already in service? There has been a lot of bad press lately about EVs catching fire, and it seems it has spooked the fleet managers. Whether the opinions are justified or not, hydrogen has been chosen as a green alternative.
After Las Vegas, the hydrogen truck is heading to sunny California. Local waste management company Recology will put it through its paces. The company is all-in on zero-emissions, and the truck will fit perfectly there.
Hydrogen is not going away, nor is battery technology. When it comes to large vehicles, it sounds like hydrogen may be the magic “green” cure that everyone dreams of. The tech is still developing, but the progress with fuel cells has been nothing short of astonishing. If it makes picking up the trash even a bit less noxious for everyone on the route, and the crew working on the truck isn’t constantly exposed to fumes, it’s a win for everyone.
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