Hyzon Motors has delivered eight hydrogen fuel cell dump trucks for trial with the Foshan Dump Truck Association in China.

Pending a successful trial, which is expected to be completed before the end of 2021, Hyzon expects to lease trucks to members of the association, in an arrangement that includes hydrogen fuel and service along with the vehicle.

The combination is expected to accelerate the transition to hydrogen-powered vehicles by reducing required up-front investment while ensuring stability and predictability in vehicle operating costs.

Foshan, located in Guangdong Province, China has been designated a “Hydrogen Energy Demonstration City” under the United Nations Development Program to progress renewable hydrogen production and usage in the area. Under Foshan’s plan, the Nanhia District alone plans to have 5800 fuel cell commercial vehicles deployed by 2025.

“Foshan City has taken remarkable steps to enable the hydrogen ecosystem, and deploying these municipal dump trucks is another example of their commitment to meaningful action,” said Hyzon CEO and co-founder Craig Knight.

“Together, Hyzon and Foshan will demonstrate the readiness of FCEVs to be utilised in real work settings.”