Clean energy and truck manufacturer Pure Hydrogen has signed a Term Sheet with Californian commercial truck dealership Riverview International Trucks for the purchase of a hydrogen-powered refuse truck.
Riverview will take on a TG23-110 hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle dual control cab chassis. It is compliant with all American standards, and will be assembled in California before being shipped to Riverview’s West Sacramento facility.
The company says it will have a plan in place for a customer to use the vehicle, and have already expressed an interest in taking on future orders from Pure Hydrogen.
“Our partnership with Riverview marks a significant milestone as we deliver our first Australian-assembled hydrogen-powered truck into the US market,” says Scott Brown, Pure Hydrogen Managing Director.
“This sale is not just a commercial breakthrough – it positions Pure as a serious contender in North America at a time when other well-known players, such as Nikola and Hyzon, have exited the sector.
“With those gaps now emerging in the market, fleet operators are actively seeking reliable, proven alternatives. We see this as a major opportunity to demonstrate the strength of our technology and our ability to scale.
“Working with Riverview gives us a trusted local partner with deep market reach, and the planned demo program will give fleet operators the chance to experience our technology firsthand. These developments reflect our commitment to expanding Pure’s footprint in North America and advancing our broader growth strategy.”
Pure says the hydrogen fuel cell vehicle is being used initially as a demonstration unit for other potential US-based customers, with drive days to be hosted in conjunction with Riverview at customer sites.
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