Harnois Énergies (HÉ) recently introduced a hydrogen-powered truck on Quebec’s roads. The vehicle, built by Nikola Corporation and supplied by ITD Industries, will be tested for a month. HÉ said the truck will operate on various routes in the province, allowing the company to test its efficiency and performance during real-life conditions. This pilot project is also an opportunity to demonstrate the advantages of hydrogen power to the public and other companies as an alternative energy source, all while participating in the decarbonization of heavy transport, HÉ said.

During this trial period, the truck will be fueled with hydrogen from the only multi-energy station in Quebec, located on Wilfred-Hamel Boulevard in Quebec City and owned by Harnois Énergies.

“We are enthusiastic about bringing this innovative project to Quebec,” Serge Harnois, president and chief executive officer of Harnois Énergies said. “Over the past years, Harnois Énergies has invested a great deal of effort in sustainable energies. With this pilot project, we are giving ourselves the means to be pioneers in the ongoing energy transition. This experience fits perfectly with our vision of providing the right energy for the right vehicle.”

In addition to its first foray into the world of hydrogen in 2018 with the multi-energy station, the company said it has taken several initiatives. In 2023, in partnership with the government of Quebec, Alstom, and HTEC, Harnois Énergies took part in the project for a green hydrogen passenger train in North America, all of which was made possible by the Québec City production station. At the same time, the company also announced that it reserved five Peterbilt 57 hydrogen fuel cell trucks for delivery in early 2026.