Tag: hydrogen fuel cell

Class 7-8

Truck makers say fuel cells could be ‘cheaper than diesel’ option as zero-emission regulations loom

When it comes to betting on future powertrain technology, the leader of one iconic diesel manufacturer is stacking his chips on hydrogen fuel cells. While he may not be repeating Nikola founder Trevor Milton’s social media mantra #DIESELISDEAD, Cummins CEO and Chairman Tom Linebarger lauded Nikola for building interest in fuel cell technology and made […]

August 11, 2020

Class 7-8

Daimler, Volvo partnering on fuel cell technology for trucks, buses

Daimler Truck AG and the Volvo Group on Tuesday morning announced that the companies – two of the largest commercial truck manufacturers in the world – have signed an agreement to establish a new joint venture charged with the development, production and commercialization of fuel cell systems for heavy-duty vehicle applications and other use cases. […]

April 22, 2020

Dealers

Nikola One unveiled: fully electric, 1,000-hp heavy hauler to be sold by Cat dealer Thompson Machinery

Caterpillar dealer Thompson Machinery has signed on to carry the Nikola One electric Class 8 truck. The announcement follows Nikola Motor Company’s unveiling of the production model of its semi truck that claims a range of 800 to 1,200 miles with an estimated 15 mpg under full load, 1,000 horsepower and 2,000 lb.-ft. of torque. The […]

December 6, 2016

Construction Equipment

JCB just bought a controlling stake in a hydrogen fuel cell company. Hmmm…

JCB, the third-largest manufacturer of construction equipment in the world, just made a very interesting announcement that could point to future machines from the company being powered by hydrogen fuel cells. Through its Research arm, JCB has purchased more than 16 million shares valued at $7.21 million (£4.9 million) for a controlling stake in ITM […]

March 13, 2015