Clean energy company Pure Hydrogen has registered Australia’s first hydrogen fuel cell ‘Taurus’ prime mover in Queensland, with plans to hand the keys to PepsiCo in the coming weeks.
The Taurus hydrogen fuel cell 110kW 6×4 prime mover is set to hit the road following a lengthy testing and validation process.
“The completion of the prime mover registration follows extensive period of collaboration and this marks the latest step in our development strategy for hydrogen-powered vehicles in Australia,” Managing Director of Pure Hydrogen Scott Brown told media.
“Pure Hydrogen continues to pioneer the use of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles and is establishing itself as an emerging leader in the Australian hydrogen and energy space.”
Once the vehicle is delivered to PepsiCo, Mr Brown says it will be trialled for around six months. Pure Hydrogen will also provide refuelling, maintenance and repair services for the truck.
“The six-month trial will allow Pure Hydrogen to demonstrate the Hydrogen Fuel Cell Prime Mover’s potential to a broader range of potential local and international customers,” he said.
“As we continue to build and grow the company’s hydrogen ecosystem, Pure Hydrogen is well positioned to capitalise on opportunities in the country’s booming energy sector.”
The company plans to assess the commercial use-case for Hydrogen powered vehicles throughout the trial.
In October last year, Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen, announced a $69 million boost to Central Queensland’s renewable hydrogen industry.
The government reached an agreement to invest $69.2 million to develop a Central Queensland Hydrogen Hub in Gladstone, following similar investments in the Hunter Valley and Spencer Gulf.
“Central Queensland is an energy export powerhouse and has helped keep the lights on for decades, and as global markets shift – it can reap the benefits of new industries like hydrogen too,” Mr Bowen said.
“Renewable hydrogen will play a big role in our path to net zero, helping cut emissions in hard-to-abate sectors, and the manufacturing of green metals and other products the world needs.”
