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Walmart Canada unveils its first hydrogen semi truck in Ontario

The retail giant is operating a Nikola hydrogen fuel cell electric Class 8 tractor as part of its zero-emission fleet transition

Emma Jarratt

Jun 27, 2024

2 minute read

Ballard fuel cell fortunes rise with record bus deal, U.S. gigafactory funding

European deal for 1,000 fuel cell engines a sign of “market maturity,” underscores need for new plant to meet forecasted growth and production volumes

Nicholas Sokic

Apr 5, 2024

4 minute read

Alberta’s long-haul Nikola hydrogen truck trial gives a taste of future promise

A 519-kilometre January run by one of the first Nikola hydrogen fuel cell trucks sold in Canada was part of a bigger plan to establish a long-haul shipping corridor powered by hydrogen

Nicholas Sokic

Feb 28, 2024

4 minute read

Ballard, New Flyer strike fuel cell deal for zero-emission buses

This latest deal between the two Canadian companies will see Ballard supply 100 fuel cell modules for New Flyer buses, slated for delivery in 2024

Mehanaz Yakub

Jan 12, 2024

3 minute read

From Lac-Mégantic to Lytton: Can Canada improve rail safety with zero-emission and autonomous tech?

Ten years on from Lac-Mégantic, Electric Autonomy looks at the rail industry’s safety and sustainability record in Canada

Emma Jarratt

Sep 23, 2023

20 minute read

Class 8 hydrogen truck demo lets Alberta carriers conduct real-world test drives

The two-year program, designed to offer Alberta Motor Transportation Association members a choice of three trucks, has drawn strong interest

Jasmin Legatos

Aug 16, 2023

5 minute read

Edmonton International Airport orders 100 Toyota Mirai fuel cell vehicles for use in its local ecosystem

Users to include the airport’s own fleet as well as taxi companies and car rental services, via YEG’s partnership with Toyota and hydrogen producer Air Products

Mehanaz Yakub

Jul 19, 2023

4 minute read

All aboard North America’s first hydrogen-powered passenger train

Tourists can catch a ride on the hydrogen fuel cell-powered train during a four-month demonstration project between Quebec City and Baie-Saint-Paul. But Canada has the capacity for more zero-emission trains

Mehanaz Yakub

Jul 11, 2023

5 minute read

Ballard racking up multiple fuel cell contracts to power mining trucks

Two latest deals see Ballard supplying fuel cell modules to First Mode, which is making zero-emission powertrains for its owner, miner Anglo American

Josh Kozelj

Jun 27, 2023

5 minute read

Quebec firm brings Hyundai Nexo hydrogen vehicles to Montreal Grand Prix Festival to showcase green hydrogen

Charbone Hydrogen, a Quebec-based green hydrogen developer, chose Grand Prix weekend in Montreal to unveil three newly acquired Hyundai hydrogen fuel cell vehicles it will use to showcase green hydrogen mobility

Mehanaz Yakub

Jun 16, 2023

4 minute read