Hyzon Motors is improving waste collection through an exclusive supply contract with the Geesinknorba Group of the Netherlands.
Hyzon, a leading global supplier of zero-emission, hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles, announced today that it has agreed to make Geesinknorba its exclusive vendor for zero emission trucks.
Geesinknorba already uses zero-emission vehicles throughout Europe, and Hyzon is expected to supply 300 trucks or more during the three-year contract. Annual demand is expected to rise as customers prioritize the decarbonization of waste collection, which will be aided by increased hydrogen availability across Europe. Following the COP 26 Summit in Glasgow, recent announcements on green hydrogen production and the expansion of hydrogen infrastructure have reached a fever pitch.
According to Hyzon CEO Craig Knight, the partnership arose from a shared desire to significantly improve the local community and global environmental impact of waste collection activities in the near term.
“The partnership with Geesinknorba builds on a shared understanding that sustainable refuse collection can have a significant impact on decarbonizing communities and improving quality of life in our residential neighborhoods,” Knight said. “To realize this impact, the solutions must be accessible, robust, and easy to use. Combining Geesinknorba and Hyzon’s expertise will provide this solution to fleet operators across Europe.”
Geesinknorba, a pioneer in zero-emissions refuse collection technology, operates in over 30 countries and has over 7,500 refuse collection vehicles on the road; they are also Europe’s largest provider of battery- and fuel-cell electric refuse collection vehicles. Geesinknorba refuse collection bodies, compaction mechanisms, and lifters will all be available for integration with Hyzon zero emission vehicle platforms in order to maintain and expand this leadership position.
Due to the nature of their daily operations, diesel-powered refuse collection vehicles have high maintenance costs and extremely low fuel efficiency, and they are frequently the source of noise complaints in residential neighborhoods.
Refuse collection is an excellent application for hydrogen fuel cell technology because the back-to-base model allows for centralized refueling infrastructure. Operating the hydraulic compaction system and lifters for many hours each day is extremely taxing; Hyzon’s hydrogen-powered fuel cell trucks can easily meet these operational requirements. Electric vehicles powered by batteries or fuel cells are also significantly quieter than traditional refuse collection trucks.
Government-owned and operated fleets are emerging as early adopters of hydrogen fuel cell-powered vehicles around the world, and policymakers in Europe are vocal in their pursuit of decarbonization, issuing tenders and incentives for emissions-free vehicles.
The two companies will work together to provide ongoing maintenance and service to end-user customers, making it simple for fleet owners to transition to an emission-free solution.
The first Hyzon trucks are expected to be delivered to the Barcelona government by Geesinknorba. They will be manufactured at Geesinknorba’s Emmeloord facility and Hyzon’s Groningen plant in the Netherlands.
