Hyzon has announced the start of production of its Class 8 200kW Fuel Cell Electric Truck (FCET). Through its collaboration with North Carolina-based Fontaine Modification, the company will begin production of its 200kW FCET.

“Today marks the beginning of a new chapter for ‘hard-to-decarbonize’ heavy-duty industries, as Hyzon sets the standard for high-performance, zero-emission alternatives to diesel,” Hyzon Chief Executive Officer Parker Meeks said. “Our Class 8 200kW FCET is the culmination of years of engineering, and today we are proud to announce it has evolved from a prototype to a vehicle ready for full production, empowering fleet operators to reduce emissions without sacrificing power, range, or reliability.”

With the finalization of its first 200kW Class 8 vehicle built using production parts and processes, Hyzon’s Class 8 truck platform now transitions from prototype to series production. The company said this milestone comes as Hyzon expects to declare the start of production on its single-stack 200kW Fuel Cell System (FCS) at its Bolingbrook facility in the next few weeks.

As part of the development of the FCET, Hyzon has arranged for Fontaine Modification to perform vehicle assembly and production in Charlotte, North Carolina. Hyzon provides Fontaine with kits for the fuel cell system, battery packs, and hydrogen storage systems. Fontaine assembles these into vehicle chassis, ensuring each truck is road-ready, Hyzon said. Fontaine has confirmed the necessary equipment, documentation, and processes are in place for series production.

The Class 8 200kW FCET features a single stack 200kW fuel cell system, which is 30% lighter and smaller, and 25% more cost-efficient than using two 110kW systems combined, Hyzon said. Additionally, Hyzon said it expects to achieve ISO 9001 certification in Q4 2024.