Pure Hydrogen registers Australia’s first hydrogen-powered prime mover.
The clean energy company says this paves the way for a cleaner and sustainable future for the heavy vehicle industry around Australia.
And Queensland is certainly on the front foot, with its Queensland Hydrogen Industry Strategy 2019-2024 stating that by 2030, the state aims to be positioned at the forefront of renewable hydrogen production in Australia, supplying an established domestic market and export partners with a safe, sustainable and reliable supply of hydrogen.
Scott Brown, Pure Hydrogen (ASX:PH2) managing director, said:
The completion of the prime mover registration follows extensive period of collaboration between Pure Hydrogen and PepsiCo, and this marks the latest step in our development strategy for hydrogen-powered vehicles in Australia.
“Pure Hydrogen continues to pioneer the use of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles and is establishing itself as an emerging leader in the Australian hydrogen and energy space.”
Hydrogen trial now underway
Pure Hydrogen first partnered with global food and beverage company PepsiCo in September 2022 for the Hydrogen Fuel Cell 110kW 6×4 Prime Mover – part of a long-term co-development which also includes the delivery by PH2 of refueling along with maintenance and repair services.
With the completion of the vehicle registration, the trial will commence immediately after the handover to PepsiCo and will run for approximately six months.
Brown said:
“The six-month trial will allow Pure Hydrogen to demonstrate the Hydrogen Fuel Cell Prime Mover’s potential to a broader range of potential local and international customers,”
“As we continue to build and grow the company’s hydrogen ecosystem, Pure Hydrogen is well positioned to capitalise on opportunities in the country’s booming energy sector.”
Commercial case in the spotlight
Following the trial, PepsiCo will assess the commercial use-case with the potential to order further hydrogen-powered vehicles.
Hydrogen vehicle manufacturer HDrive International, a PH2 subsidiary, said the extensive regulation process now sets a framework for the delivery of more hydrogen vehicles to the Australian market.
Ben Kiddle, HDrive International CEO, said:
That navigating the approvals and registration process posed “significant challenges.” However, HDrive and Pure Hydrogen have now overcome these obstacles in close consultation with domestic policymakers.
“In doing so, we are also pleased to have established a more streamlined pathway to market for this groundbreaking technology,” Kiddle said.
This article was developed in collaboration with Pure Hydrogen, a Stockhead advertiser at the time of publishing.
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