The News Driving the 5,000 Hydrogen Vehicle Challenge willupdate you every quarter on important news and announcements in Western Canada’s hydrogen mobility sector.
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Introducing the Hydrogen Mobility Champions Council
The Hydrogen Mobility Champions Council is a panel of industry leaders working together to accelerate the deployment of vehicles, infrastructure, and supportive programming to drive the 5,000 Hydrogen Vehicle Challenge forward. The Council is chaired by Edmonton Global, and members include:
Rachel Smith, President, Air Products
Clarence Shields, Owner, Blackjacks Roadhouse
David Richards, Vice President, Operations, Diversified Transportation
Arjan Sharma, Branch Manager, Fleet and Facility Services, City of Edmonton
Stephen Beatty, Vice President and Corporate Secretary, Toyota Canada
Kaoru Sakaguchi, General Manager, Mobility Business, Mitsui Canada
$57 million in projects announced at the 2024 Canadian Hydrogen Convention
Premier Danielle Smith announced $57 million in funding for 28 hydrogen projects in Alberta. This includes $1.7 million for Edmonton International Airport to explore hydrogen for aviation and $1.9 million for retrofitting natural gas pipelines for hydrogen.
Velocity Truck Centres unveils Alberta's first hydrogen/CNG service bay
Velocity Truck Centres announced the grand opening of its state-of-the-art Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Hydrogen Service Bay at its South Edmonton service location. This facility supports the 5,000 Hydrogen Vehicle Challenge, aiming to have 5,000 hydrogen or dual-fuel vehicles on the road in Western Canada within five years.
Air Products to create a "hydrogen highway" in Alberta
Air Products announced their plans to construct a network of commercial hydrogen fueling stations between Edmonton and Calgary. This will help accelerate hydrogen adoption across Alberta.
UBC and Powertech Pioneer $23M hydrogen fueling station
The University of British Columbia has unveiled the Smart Hydrogen Energy District (SHED). This $23 million facility, equipped with a hydrogen fueling station, aims to revolutionize critical energy research.
100 fuel cell electric trucks a reality for BC through HTEC’s H2 Gateway Program
HTEC is proud to announce its plans to deploy 100 hydrogen-powered Fuel Cell Electric Trucks (FCETs) on British Columbia (BC) roads through HTEC’s H2 Gateway program.
CIB invests $337 million towards hydrogen production and refuelling network in Western Canada
The $337 million loan will expedite and expand HTEC’s operations in BC and Alberta and contribute to the implementation of its full-service, sustainable fuel supply chain focused on reducing emissions in the transportation sector.
Minister Wilkinson's progress report highlighted Hydra Energy’s flagship project in Prince George as an indicator that hydrogen powertrains (fuel cell or combustion) are the best path for heavy truck classes.
Xaxli’p and Salish Elements Form Green Hydrogen Production Partnership
The Indigenous government of Xaxli’p and Salish Elements in British Columbia announced a partnership with plans to build a new hydrogen production facility that will supply North America's transportation sector.
Do you have news driving the hydrogen transition in Western Canada’s mobility sector? Emailkkopecky@edmontonglobal.cato submit your story for the next issue.
If you would like to connect with the individuals driving the 5,000 Hydrogen Vehicle Challenge, reach out to Brent Lakeman, Edmonton Global's Director of Hydrogen Initiatives.
We’re designing Canada’s roadmap to a net-zero future—starting in the Edmonton region. The ultimate goal of the 5,000 Hydrogen Vehicle Challenge is to get 5,000 hydrogen or dual-fuel hydrogen vehicles on Western Canada’s roads within five years. This initiative, heralded by Edmonton Global, is bringing together industry leaders and champions from across the entire hydrogen value chain to decarbonize the commercial transportation sector with hydrogen technology. The same model can be used nationwide.
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