Hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles: N.A. pilots and plans

May 18, 2022

A multitude of OEMs and technology companies are making significant strides in deploying hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles on North American roadways as the industry is vying for zero-emission commercial vehicle solution delivery.

Tyler Fussner

Hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) offer the commercial vehicle industry a zero-emission solution that is poised to meet the demands of regulations and the global movement to decarbonize transportation. Offering extended range compared to their battery-electric vehicle counterparts, FCEVs may be a viable option for duty cycles demanding more miles. Though there are challenges ahead for wide-spread adoption of the technology, many stakeholders are making significant strides in getting FCEVs onto North American roadways through pilot testing programs to validate the technology and determine how, and when, FCEVs can be integrated into the commercial vehicle space.

The following gallery highlights a spectrum of manufacturers and technology developers that are actualizing FCEV deployments and development.

See also: The dawn of hydrogen trucks

About the Author

Tyler Fussner | Associate Editor | Fleet Maintenance

Tyler Fussner is Managing Editor - Community Manager at Supply Chain Connect, part of the Design & Engineering Group at Endeavor Business Media.

Previously, Fussner served as the Associate Editor for Fleet Maintenance magazine. As part of Endeavor's Commercial Vehicle Group, his work has been published in FleetOwner magazine, as well as Bulk Transporter, Refrigerated Transporter, and Trailer-Body Builders.

Fussner's May 2022 print feature 'The dawn of hydrogen trucks' was named the best single technology article in B2B by the judges of the 2022 Folio: Eddie and Ozzie Awards. Fussner was also awarded Silver in the Technical Article category for the Trade Association Business Publications International (TABPI) 2021 Tabbie Awards.

Fussner previously served as Assistant Editor for Endeavor's Transportation Group on the PTEN, Professional Distributor, and VehicleServicePros.com brands.

Fussner studied professional writing and publishing at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. He has experience in shop operations, is a Michelin Certified Tire Technician, and a Michelin Certified Tire Salesperson.