GM partnership will put more electric long-haul trucks on American roads
General Motors is joining the likes of other automakers such as Toyota in developing hydrogen fuel cell technology for long-haul trucking.
GM is partnering with Navistar Inc. and hydrogen provider OneH2 to develop a complete zero-emissions long-haul truck system across the United States.
The trucks will be powered by hydrogen rather than batteries, thereby eliminating the need for charging stations on long truck routes. Instead, this new system will offer hydrogen refilling stations across the nation. OneH2 will supply the hydrogen production, storage, delivery and safety. Hydrogen fuel cells offer great promise for heavy duty trucks in applications requiring a higher density of energy, fast refueling and additional range, said Navistar CEO Persio Lisboa.