Nikola and ITD Industries launch hydrogen station in Ontario
Published by Poppy Clements,
Assistant Editor
Global Hydrogen Review,
This station marks a significant milestone for Nikola and ITD Energy, a subsidiary of ITD Industries, which is the first Canadian dealer in the Nikola sales and service network. The station uses a 700-bar pressure-fill system, allowing hydrogen fuel to be dispensed into onboard storage for long-range vehicles, such as the Nikola hydrogen fuel cell electric Class 8 truck.
"It is inspiring to witness the vision of a hydrogen-powered future coming to life with the opening of this refuelling station in the greater Toronto area," said Nikola CEO, Steve Girsky. "Collaborating with ITD Industries, we are not only providing trucks but also the fuelling solutions to support the entire hydrogen ecosystem. This station marks significant progress in our mission to build a comprehensive hydrogen infrastructure in North America."
Together with partners such as the Canadian Hydrogen Association and other private and public organisations, including Walmart Canada, which recently became the first major retailer in Canada to use a Nikola hydrogen fuel cell electric truck in its fleet, Nikola and ITD Industries are spearheading the transformation of Ontario and Canada's commercial transportation sector towards a carbon-free future.
"The presence of so many distinguished public and private figures, underlines and validates the importance of this station launch to the future of long-haul carbon-free commercial transportation. This station is the first of several ITD is planning on erecting across Ontario with Nikola Corp. as we aim to build a hydrogen fuelling corridor connecting Windsor to Montreal," mentioned Philip Turi, COO of ITD Industries during the opening remarks.
"Congratulations to Nikola Corp. and ITD Industries on building the first commercial hydrogen refuelling station for the heavy-duty transportation sector in Ontario," said Premier Doug Ford. "This milestone marks a significant step as we work together with businesses, industry and all levels of government to build reliable, affordable, and clean energy solutions to power our province's growth."
Nikola anticipates significant growth in Canada with eligibility received for the Incentives for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Zero-Emission Vehicles (iMHZEV) Program. The iMHZEV programme offers Canadian organizations (for profit and non-profit), in all provinces, territories and municipalities, up to CAN$200 000 in incentives towards the purchase or lease of the Nikola hydrogen fuel cell electric truck and up to CAN$150 000 in incentives towards the purchase or lease of the Nikola battery-electric truck.
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