The high-pressure (700-bar) dispensing equipment allows for reliable turnaround times, refuelling up to 30 trucks daily. The station will operate Monday through Friday from 6 am. to 5 pm. with dedicated HYLA Ambassadors/Operations Technicians ensuring efficient service. Conveniently located along the highway, this setup minimises downtime for heavy-duty trucks needing refuelling, such as the Nikola hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle.
“California is laying the foundation for a hydrogen-powered future, and we are proud to help drive this transition,” said Tom’s Truck Center President and CEO, KC Heidler. “This station allows us to support our customers who choose hydrogen units by offering the necessary infrastructure. By partnering with HYLA and making hydrogen refuelling accessible, we’re significantly reducing carbon emissions, improving air quality, and setting new standards in clean transportation.”
Hydrogen and fuel technology offer a promising pathway toward replacing diesel with green, renewable sources of energy at scale and affordability,” said Senator Josh Newman. “Today’s opening of the HYLA station at Tom’s Truck Center in Santa Fe Springs in Los Angeles County is an important milestone for zero-emission heavy goods movement in California and represents a critical next step as California makes progress on its ambitious goals to decarbonise our transportation systems in the service of cleaner air and a healthy sustainable environment for all.”
Other current HYLA hydrogen refuelling locations in California include Long Beach and Ontario. It is anticipated that 14 hydrogen refuelling solutions will be operational by the end of 2024.
Tom’s also offers new and used sales, rental and leasing option, and service, for EV and hydrogen trucks of all sizes. Tom’s dedicated zero-emission transportation experts help customers navigate government incentive programs, provide charging options, educate on available products, and more. This new HYLA modular refuelling station is only the beginning. The long-term plan incorporates a Tom’s Truck Center permanent hydrogen refuelling station, which is projected to be completed by the end of 2026.