Quantron US and FirstElement Fuel announced that Quantron will be one of the first to take advantage of FirstElement’s network of hydrogen stations designed for hydrogen fuel-cell electric trucks. The commitment between the two companies assures that Quantron customers have access to hydrogen refueling through the FirstElement station network. The announcement expands Quantron-as-a-Service, a 360-degree per-mile service that gives fleet owners access to everything required to transition to hydrogen.
“Quantron is about making it easy for fleets to transition to carbon-free mobility,” said Rick Haas, Quantron US president and CEO. “By working with FirstElement, we are able to overcome the modern infrastructure challenge that limits the potential of other alternative energy sources – access to a reliable refueling network. FirstElement’s hydrogen network will allow drivers to seamlessly refuel and get back on the road, just like they would with diesel ,only now they’ll go further with zero-emission fuel.”
“We’re very grateful to the Quantron team for being the first to step up with a commitment – this will help us build out our truck station network more quickly,” said Joel Ewanick, CEO of FirstElement Fuel. “Hydrogen fueling needs to be reliable and uncomplicated, and our network will provide that convenience for Quantron’s customers so that they can offer this experience to many more operators. Fuel cells will play a huge role in the Zero Emission Truck future, and we are excited to be working with Quantron as the first of what we hope are many who will help us get our network of stations built across North America.”
Quantron and FirstElement Fuel executives announced their commitment at the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo in Anaheim, California. Quantron is showcasing a complete two-step solution for operators to easily transition to carbon-free hydrogen fleets at the show, including showcasing its new hydrogen fuel-cell electric (FCEV) semi-truck.
Quantron US has been focused on building its Class 8 hydrogen fuel-cell trucks since it was founded late last year. Haas started as a team of one from his home/business in suburban Detroit, but efforts quickly ramped up when the company announced an agreement for an order of up to 500 Class 8 trucks with hydrogen fuel-cell electric powertrains.
SOURCE: PR Newswire