Class 8s With Fuel Cells Prove Mettle in Los Angeles-Area Test

[Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.]Toyota Motor North America and Kenworth Truck Co., a unit of Paccar Inc., announced Class 8 fuel cell-electric vehicles are a potential zero-emission replacement for diesel-powered trucks.The announcement is based on the findings of a recent shore-to-store project at the Port of Los Angeles, the Los Angeles basin and the Inland Empire.The 10-truck project’s goal was to nearly match the performance of diesel-powered drayage trucks while eliminating emissions to provide a sustainable solution in heavy-duty transportation, according to the companies. It was part of the ongoing and larger Zero- and Near-Zero Emissions Freight Facilities (ZANZEFF) project in the region.Zero emissions, same towing capacity. Together with @KenworthTruckCo, we show that hydrogen can replace diesel for heavy-duty truck operations at @PortofLA…

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