Walmart first major retailer in North America to deploy hydrogen semi truck
Walmart Canada introduces its first hydrogen fuel cell-powered semi-truck, aiming for a 100% alternative fuel fleet. The Nikola Tre HFCEV offers over 400 miles range, reducing CO2 emissions and aligning with sustainability goals.
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Walmart Canada has taken a significant step towards achieving a 100% alternative fuel fleet by deploying its first hydrogen fuel cell-powered Nikola Tre semi-truck. This move makes Walmart the first major retail chain in North America to introduce a hydrogen fuel cell electric semi-truck to its fleet. The Nikola Tre HFCEV, a Class 8 tractor, offers a range of over 400 miles per tank and can significantly reduce CO2 emissions compared to conventional semis. This initiative aligns with Walmart Canada's commitment to sustainability and embracing new technologies to drive industry change. The decision to opt for hydrogen-powered trucks comes amid frustrations with delays in receiving Tesla's electric semi-trucks, prompting retailers like Walmart to explore alternatives for decarbonizing their trucking fleets. While hydrogen-powered trucks offer quicker refueling times, the industry is still navigating the transition towards more sustainable solutions like battery-electric vehicles.
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3 commentsI imagine in the future one or other approach will "win". Or maybe both will survive (just like we have petrol and diesel now.)
Meanwhile, while oil proponents keep telling us its impossible to wean ourselves off of gas, small things (like this) keep happening anyway. While coal keep telling us solar doesn't work, we're on track to pass a thousand gigawatts of installed solar power towards the end of this year. (As a reference, a power station is typically in the 1gw to 10gw range, with the median on the lower side).
So go on, keep telling us its impossible, we'll just keep doing it anyway.
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